Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 3, Problem 58RSCQ
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Introduction: The internal control refers to the process where internal auditor and management assesses the organizationto ensure its operational efficiency, reporting reliability and compliance. Control can be of two types: preventive control and detective control.
To define: The type of control error and suggested control activity for such errors.
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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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