The auditors use an analytical procedures during the course of an audit. The most important phase of performing these procedures is the: Vouching of all data supporting various rates, Investigation of significant variations and unusual relationships, Comparison of client-computed statistics with industry data on a quarterly and full-year basis

The auditors use an analytical procedures during the course of an audit. The most important phase of performing these procedures is the: Vouching of all data supporting various rates, Investigation of significant variations and unusual relationships, Comparison of client-computed statistics with industry data on a quarterly and full-year basis

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

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Chapter6: Audit Evidence

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