Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
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Chapter 7, Problem 42P
a.
To determine
Suggest four possible unsatisfactory combinations of the above-listed functions.
b.
To determine
Suggest the satisfactory combinations of the above-listed functions for each employee.
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