GEN COMBO LL PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSURANCE SERVICES; CONNECT AC
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Author: Ray Whittington, Kurt Pany
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Chapter 21, Problem 37QRA
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To determine
Provide the International Standards for the Professional Practice for internal auditing in the given case.
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To determine
Provide four techniques to improve the chances that the internal audit report will be well received, and that appropriate corrective action will be taken.
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