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EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.11RQ
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Introduction: Auditing is a systematic process wherein the auditor investigates the financial statements, data, information and other records to determine whether the financial statements show the true and fair position of the firm or not.
To explain: The emphasis by audit technologies on auditor’s knowledge of business, accounting and auditing concepts and ability to exercise professional judgement.
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