Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 22DQP
a.
To determine
List any six or more internal controls established in the Company H relating to the inventory and warehousing cycle. Also, for each control identify a test of control that can be used to assess the effectiveness of the controls.
b.
To determine
Explain the manner in which extent of test of controls can be reduced or changed in case internal controls are found to be effective.
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