What is the retention period of audit Document as per ISA 230? Six years from the date of the auditor's report Five years from the date of the auditor's document prepared. Five years from the date of the auditor's report

What is the retention period of audit Document as per ISA 230? Six years from the date of the auditor's report Five years from the date of the auditor's document prepared. Five years from the date of the auditor's report

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What is the retention period of audit Document as per ISA 230?
Six years from the date of the auditor's report
Five years from the date of the auditor's document prepared.
Five years from the date of the auditor's report
Four years from the date of the auditor's document prepared.

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