Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 34DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the indication of confirmation that represents timely differences.
b.
To determine
Explain the identification of misstatement, and its explanation.
c.
To determine
Explain the procedures to be performed to determine the exception in the misstatement.
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