Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 11, Problem 51EC
a.
To determine
Determine whether the deficiency is significant and should be reported to the audit committee.
b.
To determine
Determine whether the significant deficiency should be reported elsewhere and how.
c.
To determine
Determine the impact of policy on the audit.
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