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Name the sources of information that an auditor can use in connection with deciding whether to accept a new client or not.

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Auditing:

Auditing is the process by which assertions made by management about financial transactions of a company are evaluated by an auditor (internal or external) to check their accuracy and authenticity.

The various sources of information that an auditor can use in connection with deciding whether to accept a new client or not are as given below:

  • The acquisition and review of financial information of prospect client
  • Criminal background verification of senior managers.
  • Verify the prospect client’s bankers, analysts and other individuals who are involved in the business.
  • Verifying independence related to the client.

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