Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 8, Problem 47RSCQ
To determine
Introduction: Sampling unit is basically the process to collect the samples or data in account balance. It can be invoice or confirmation or combo of these two.
Define the sampling unit in the context of misstatement in account balance.
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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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