EBK AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES
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ISBN: 9780135171219
Author: ARENS
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 3, Problem 28DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the manner in users of the financial statements may get benefits from communications about the matters in an audit report.
b.
To determine
State the manner in which the communication of the given matters may not be beneficial to users of the financial statements.
c.
To determine
Identify the difficulties that the auditors may face in communicating about the given matters.
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