Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
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Chapter 14, Problem 28DQP
a.
To determine
Identify the fraud companies that were included on the report and also state the percentage of fraud that were involved in improper revenue recognition.
b.
To determine
Identify the two types of categories of improper revenue recognition and also state the difference between them.
c.
To determine
Provide the techniques that are used for overstating revenue and also explain the term conditional sale and bill and hold sale.
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