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Which one of the following is NOT a duty of the auditor? Duty to report on any violation of law Duty to report to the members Duty to report to the company’s bankers Duty to sign the audit report

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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