KPMG is the auditor for an IESBA public interest entity audit client. Which non-audit service is permitted for this type of audit client? Designing a technology system for financial reporting that generates information significant to the accounting records. Preparing annual tax returns subject to review by the client and appropriate assessment of threats and safeguards. Valuations that might create a self-review threat. Tax calculations for the purpose of preparing the accounting entries included in the financial statements on which the firm will express an opinion.

KPMG is the auditor for an IESBA public interest entity audit client. Which non-audit service is permitted for this type of audit client? Designing a technology system for financial reporting that generates information significant to the accounting records. Preparing annual tax returns subject to review by the client and appropriate assessment of threats and safeguards. Valuations that might create a self-review threat. Tax calculations for the purpose of preparing the accounting entries included in the financial statements on which the firm will express an opinion.

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter8: International Cases

Section8.5: Shari’a

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