Although audit reports should provide assurance to investors and creditors that financial information presented is free of material misstatements and in accordance with GAAP, should audit reports be used to solicit investments, credit, or sales in a manner similar to Jim Bakker’s? How can a CPA firm prevent such behavior?

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