Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 19, Problem 36P
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To determine
Explain why Mr. L’s review will not provide a basis for the expression of an opinion
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To determine
Identify the review procedures which should be performed by and the purpose of each procedure.
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