What knowledge does the auditor need about the client’sbusiness in an audit of historical financial statements? Explain how this knowledge maybe useful in performing other assurance or consulting services for the client.

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Audit Procedures

Audit Procedures are methods and techniques performed by the auditor to determine the quality of financial information of clients, thereby expressing an opinion on true & fair view of financial statements and entity position. They are identified and applied at the planning stage of audit after determining audit objectives, scope, approach, and risk assessment.