Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 18, Problem 28RQ
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Explain the requirement involved when the auditors are engaged to report on whether a previously reported material weakness continues to exist.

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