Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 38DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the factors affecting business risk and audit risk.
b.
To determine
Explain the certain inherent risk to be concerned about during the audit.
c.
To determine
Significant risks for the
d.
To determine
Explain the various tests to be emphasized for the audit of sales and collection cycle.
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