EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.8RQ
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Concept Introduction:Codes of professional conducts include a list of principles and regulations which define the set of standards of ethic and professional behavior that require for each members of the entity. It gives the general outline for the institute and its members, how they should behave and perform.
To discuss: The major difference between AICPA’s code of professional conduct independence rule and SEC’s independence rules for the auditor of public company.
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