Which of the following types of receivables would not deserve the special attention of the auditor? Select one or more: O a. Accounts receivables with credit balances. |b. Accounts that have been outstanding for a long time. O c. Receivables from related parties.

Which of the following types of receivables would not deserve the special attention of the auditor? Select one or more: O a. Accounts receivables with credit balances. |b. Accounts that have been outstanding for a long time. O c. Receivables from related parties.

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Select one or more:
O a. Accounts receivables with credit balances.
b. Accounts that have been outstanding for a long time.
U. Receivables from related parties.

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