Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 35ICA
a.
To determine
Prepare an audit file listing the nine controls.
b.
To determine
Identify the transaction-related audit objectives for each key internal control.
c.
To determine
Identify the test of control for each key internal control.
d.
To determine
Identify the substantive test of control for each key internal control.
e.
To determine
List one substantive test of transactions
f.
To determine
List one substantive test of transactions audit procedure for each transaction-related audit objective for cash disbursements.
g.
To determine
Prepare a performance audit program for acquisitions and cash disbursements using all audit procedures.
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Introduction: In the rapidly evolving landscape of business and finance, the role of auditing
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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