Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 30DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the constituent of “related party”.
b.
To determine
Explain the preceding transactions that are most likely to be considered a related party transaction.
c.
To determine
Identify the financial statement implications, for each of the transactions.
d.
To determine
Explain the procedures that might auditors consider helping in identifying potential related party transactions for clients like Company C.
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