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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Describe the guidance of the FASB related to the revenue recognition on contracts.
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To determine
Describe the two techniques that management may use to overstate revenue.
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To determine
Identify the
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