Auditors gather information through communication with individuals internal and external to the prospective client. Which of the following would be internal to the client? O Communication with the previous auditor O Communication with third parties O Communication with client personnel O Communication with the client's industry peers

Auditors gather information through communication with individuals internal and external to the prospective client. Which of the following would be internal to the client? O Communication with the previous auditor O Communication with third parties O Communication with client personnel O Communication with the client's industry peers

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter5: Professional Auditing Standards And The Audit Opinion Formulation Process

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17RQSC

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