Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 22DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the difference between the contingent liabilities and commitments. Also, explain the importance of both in an audit.
b.
To determine
List the three useful
c.
To determine
List the other three other procedures that person J would likely to perform specifically for the purpose of identifying undisclosed contingencies that would helps in obtaining evidence about the presentation audit objective.
d.
To determine
List the three useful audit procedures for uncovering commitments that Person J would likely to perform as a part of the audit in other accounts.
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