QUESTION (AUDITING) 1. Briefly explain with five reasons why auditors are needed in society? 2. Mention, a few characteristics that are important for an auditor to have? 3. Identify and briefly discuss the inherent limitations of an audit of the set of annual financial statements of a company?

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Q: Identify and briefly discuss the inherent limitations of an audit of the set of annual financial…

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Q: Under which section in the auditor's report is stated that, "we have audited the financial…

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Q: Which of the following statements regarding auditors is true? O a. Auditors provide 100 percent…

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Q: Assertions are expressed or implied representations by management that are reflected in the…

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