Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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 11, Problem 45P

a.

To determine

Describe the purpose of each control.

b.

To determine

Explain how the operating effectiveness of all the procedures can be determined.

c.

To determine

Describe how the auditor alter the substantive procedure if the operating effectiveness is not adequate to address the increased level of control risk.

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