Accounting Information Systems
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781133934400
Author: James A. Hall
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 1MCQ
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Identify the statement which is not correct about test data techniques for testing application controls.
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Accounting Information Systems
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