Auditing And Assurance Services
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Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
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Chapter 24, Problem 22.2MCQ
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Management of T Corporation included additional supplementary information in documents that include the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. Management has asked its audit firm, W, CPAs, whether they can report on the supplementary information- To identify which situation to preclude Wally CPA from conducting this engagement
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