EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.38P

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To determine

Introduction: Expectation statement is a calculation made by the auditor based on the information provided by the management.

To calculate: An expectation for the reserve for returns account.

B

To determine

Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.

To find: The tolerable difference.

C

To determine

Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.

To compare:The expectation to the book value and check if it is greater than the tolerable difference.

D

To determine

Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.

To explain: The steps to be followed by the auditor if the difference between the book value and the expectation is greater than the tolerable difference.

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