Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 21, Problem 50ITC
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To determine
Identify the major federal assistance program in the given case.
b.
To determine
Provide compliance testing requirements for major federal financial assistance programs under the Single Audit Act.
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