EBK PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSU
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Author: WHITTINGTON
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Chapter 7, Problem 25QRA
a.
To determine
Explain internal control and its purpose.
b.
To determine
Explain the concepts included in the definition of internal control.
c.
To determine
Identify the five components of internal control.
d.
To determine
Explain the limitations of internal control.
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