AUDITING-TEXT (LOOSELEAF)
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Author: JOHNSTONE
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Chapter 5, Problem 32CYBK
To determine
Introduction: The decision to accept or continue an audit engagement is the most important decision for an auditor, this is considered the first step for any audit engagement. Audit firm
To choose:The false statement about client acceptance/ continuance decision.
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In making client acceptance and continuance decisions, the auditor will perform various procedures in assessing the client. Which of these would most likely not be one of those procedures?
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AUDITING-TEXT (LOOSELEAF)
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