Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 31DQP
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To determine
Match engagements with descriptions
(b).
To determine
Determine the factors that can explain the different approaches to the audit of acquisitions and payments and accounts payable for the three engagements.
(c).
To determine
Determine how Person A’s supervision could improve her understanding of the audit strategy for each engagement.
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