Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 32DQP
a.
To determine
List the six factors that determine the reliability of evidence.
b.
To determine
Identify whether the first or second type of evidence is more reliable.
c.
To determine
Identify the six factors that affects the reliability of the evidence.
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