EBK AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES: A SY
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ISBN: 9781260687668
Author: Jr
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL LEARNING SOLN.(CC)
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.12RQ
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Auditing is an independent examination of financial statements. The set of financial statements includes balance sheet, income statement, statement of owner’s equity, and statement of cash flows. The audit is performed by an independent auditor.
To indicate:The importance of creativity and innovation in auditing.
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