Accounting For Governmental & Nonprofit Entities
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ISBN: 9781259917059
Author: RECK, Jacqueline L., Lowensohn, Suzanne L., NEELY, Daniel G.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 11, Problem 22EP
a.
To determine
Indicate the programs that could be classified as Type A programs and Type B programs, based on the size.
b.
To determine
Indicate the programs that could be classified as low-risk Type A programs or high-risk Type B programs.
c.
To determine
Indicate the programs that could be selected for audit, if County C is not considered as a low-risk auditee, and provide reasons.
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