ACP AUDITING - RISK BASED APPROACH
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780357195079
Author: JOHNSTONE
Publisher: CENGAGE C
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Chapter 1, Problem 27MCQ
To determine
Concept introduction: An auditor is required to decide on client acceptance, before accepting or continuing any audit engagement.
To choose:The false statement about acceptance or continuance decisions.
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