EP AUDITING+ASSURANCE...-MYACCT.LAB
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Chapter 8, Problem 37DQP
a.
To determine
Identify the factors that Person L should consider in setting performance materiality for the asset accounts.
b.
To determine
Describe the reason for setting performance materiality of cash at the lowest amount.
c.
To determine
Describe the reason why Person L set performance materiality for inventory at a lower amount as compared to accounts receivable, PP&E, and other assets.
d.
To determine
Describe the reason why Person L set performance materiality for accounts receivable at the highest amount.
e.
To determine
Describe whether setting materiality at a lower level result in collecting more or less audit evidence.
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