Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain the reason for auditors often considering it desirable to perform audit tests throughout the year rather than wait until year end and examples of evidence that can be accumulated before year end.
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