EP AUDITING+ASSURANCE...-MYACCT.LAB
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Chapter 10, Problem 27DQP
a.
To determine
Find out whether each of the misstatement is an error or fraud.
b.
To determine
List one or more procedures that can be implemented to prevent it from occurring on a continuing basis, for each of the misstatement given.
c.
To determine
Identify evidence that auditor can use to uncover, for each misstatement.
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