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 18, Problem 29DQP
a.
To determine
Examine the acceptability of having the client perform the reconciliations, assuming that the auditor intends to execute adequate additional tests
b.
To determine
Explain the additional tests that must be executed for each of the five statements that included differences.
c.
To determine
Explain the
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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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