Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 21DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the important difference between the nature of the potential controls available for large and small companies.
b.
To determine
Criticize the positions taken by person P and C and explain the similarities and difference should exit in understanding internal control and assessing control risk for different sized companies.
c.
To determine
State whether person C’s approach is acceptable under existing auditing standards for either public or non-public companies.
d.
To determine
State the additional procedures that person P must perform if auditing the financial statements of the large public company.
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