EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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Chapter 21, Problem 21.34P
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Introduction: The compilation of financial statements is made by an accountant. The accountant only compiles the statements and does not audit such statements. The accountant is not responsible for verifying the transactions and numbers in the financial statements, so statements compiled by an accountant should not be considered as true and fair, unlike certified financial statements.
To identify: The deficiencies given in the question are correct or incorrect.
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