FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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ISBN: 9781259964947
Author: Libby
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3. Does a qualified opinion on management’s assessment of internal controls over the financial reporting system necessitate a qualified opinion on the financial statements? Please explain within 150 words. (To answer this question, please make sure you understand the terms “unqualified opinion” and “qualified opinion” in auditing.
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