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Description on the importance of audit in an organisation. Discussion on the purpose of the financial statement audit. Able to discuss four possible issues related to financial statement audit. Able to suggest four recommendations to overcome the possible issues. The summary covered all of the key points.

Description on the importance of audit in an organisation. Discussion on the purpose of the financial statement audit. Able to discuss four possible issues related to financial statement audit. Able to suggest four recommendations to overcome the possible issues. The summary covered all of the key points.

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 7RQSC: Professional guidance indicates that the auditor should consider revenue recognition to be high risk...

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