Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 1, Problem 19MCQ
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Concept introduction: An audit is an independent examination conducted to ensure that the financial statements are true and fair. Auditing standards are certain defined rules and regulation that provide guidance to the auditors for conducting the audit efficiently and effectively. The auditing standards are followed to fulfill the objective of audit.
To choose:The option that correctly states the category in which the Big 4 audit firms operate.
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