ther types of assurance services provided by CPAs have developed as a natural extension of the audit function.   Required: a. Explain what is meant by the term assurance services. b. Describe the forces that have caused a demand for other types of assurance services. c. Describe the subset of assurance services governed by the Statements of Standards for Attestation Engagements.

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