Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 36DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the types of confirmation used to evaluate the adequacy of
b.
To determine
Explain the need to perform second request and alternative procedure.
c.
To determine
Explain the adequacy of alternative procedure to verify non responses.
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