EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.7RQ
To determine

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Business risk is the risk that business may discontinue or may suffer losses due to the circumstances. The auditor should assess these risks because it may affect the going concern assumption of accounting.

To indicate:The business risk for entity operating in coal mine.

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