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EBK PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSU
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781260299434
Author: WHITTINGTON
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 16, Problem 17RQ
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Identify the unusual procedure followed by the auditors in obtaining evidence regarding pending litigation against the client.
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EBK PRINCIPLES OF AUDITING & OTHER ASSU
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