Read the following research paper and answer this question: How can audit seniors prevent material misstatement of revenue in future?( Hammersley, J.S., Johnstone, K. M and Kadous, K., 2011. How do audit seniors respond to heightened fraud risk? Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, 30(3), pp .81-101.)

Read the following research paper and answer this question: How can audit seniors prevent material misstatement of revenue in future?( Hammersley, J.S., Johnstone, K. M and Kadous, K., 2011. How do audit seniors respond to heightened fraud risk? Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory, 30(3), pp .81-101.)

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