I List five basic principles governing an audit as stipulated under the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the IFAC. 2 Explain briefly why external financial statement audits are needed. 3 Explain the relationship between management assertions and financial statements. 4 Discuss the meaning of an attitude of professional scepticism. 5 Distinguish between errors and fraud.
I List five basic principles governing an audit as stipulated under the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the IFAC. 2 Explain briefly why external financial statement audits are needed. 3 Explain the relationship between management assertions and financial statements. 4 Discuss the meaning of an attitude of professional scepticism. 5 Distinguish between errors and fraud.
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I List five basic principles governing an audit as stipulated under the Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants issued by the IFAC.
2 Explain briefly why external financial statement audits are needed.
3 Explain the relationship between management assertions and financial statements.
4 Discuss the meaning of an attitude of professional scepticism.
5 Distinguish between errors and fraud.
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