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What economic factors existing in the United States during 2008 might have accelerated Deloitte & Touche’s decision to issue an audit opinion modified to disclose going-concern uncertainties?

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Chapter2: Audits Of High-risk Accounts

Section2.5: Lipper Holdings, Llc

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