EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781259293245
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.24P
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To determine
Concept Introduction:
To describe:The substantive audit procedure that CPA should consider performing in auditing company’s
b.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Audit procedure: Audit procedure is a method performed by the auditor, to gather the possible document that helps the auditors to make a strong conclusion. The audit procedure helps to determine the nature of the financial information provided by the customers and all kinds of risks that occur in the financial statements. Audit procedure performs different test of controls to avoid the risks.
To discuss:The auditor’s responsibility if the work of specialist will be used as audit evidence
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