Connect Access Card for Principles of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781260299366
Author: Ray Whittington, Kurt Pany
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 6, Problem 35QRA
a.
To determine
Locate the software company using EDGAR.
b.
To determine
Describe the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section from form 10-K of the company.
c.
To determine
Describe four significant business risks as given in the company’s “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section.
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