Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 32DQP
(a).
To determine
Determine the audit objective that is tested by the six
(b).
To determine
Determine the exceptions identified with associated document numbers.
(c).
To determine
Determine objectives that can have an increase in control risk.
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