Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 10, Problem 37QRA
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To determine
Explain the potential audit problems that may be identified by the given schedule.
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To determine
Explain the audit considerations involved in auditing the value developed by the valuation firm.
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