AUDITING RMU
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Author: MESSIER
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 18, Problem 18.11MCQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Audit report includes the opinion of the auditor on the financial statements. Auditors provide their opinions based on the audit evidences obtained during the
To choose: Thetype of the audit report to be issued for the given case.
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Q) Discuss the most appropriate type of opinion the auditor should issue. Explain briefly the reason for the opinion.
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