How does auditing differ in the global environment? If the US publicly traded companies are required to have their financial statements audited by firms registered and inspected by the PCAOB, what are the implications if the foreign governments will not allow PCAOB inspectors into these audit firms?

How does auditing differ in the global environment? If the US publicly traded companies are required to have their financial statements audited by firms registered and inspected by the PCAOB, what are the implications if the foreign governments will not allow PCAOB inspectors into these audit firms?

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

Chapter15: Audit Reports For Financial Statement Audits

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