AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES (LL)
AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES (LL)
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ISBN: 9781266448119
Author: MESSIER
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.23MCQ
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It is the responsibility of the company is to make a proper estimation regarding the recovery ofaccount receivables; the company should make appropriate provision for doubtful debts. If a company fails to do so then material misstatement will occur and the auditor needs to give qualify his report and make adjustments to the estimation of provision for doubtful debts.

To choose:The correct statement concerning the provision for bad debts.

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