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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Discuss and explain the deficiencies and recommendations in purchasing department of internal audit staff of Company S.
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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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