Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services

21st Edition

ISBN: 9781259916984

Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt

Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,

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Solution Summary: The author explains the functions of the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

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