ACP AUDITING - RISK BASED APPROACH
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ISBN: 9780357195079
Author: JOHNSTONE
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Chapter 7, Problem 8TFQ
To determine
Introduction: Control risk is a risk that there is a possibility of material misstatement of financial statements due to poor internal check and
1) Lack of expertise to deal with changes in the industry
2) Existence of significant supply chain risks
3) The maturity stage of industry
4)Legal exposure
To choose:Whether the statement is true or false
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OD. The auditors should determine how the company's risks should be managed.
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