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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

Chapter2: The Auditor’s Responsibilities Regarding Fraud And Mechanisms To Address Fraud: Regulation And Corporate Governance

Section: Chapter Questions

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