Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 29DQP
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To determine
State the criticism and concerns about
b.
To determine
Identify the variance and explain them. Also state the alternative explanation.
c.
To determine
State the variances that are of special significance to the audit and also the way they should be responded to in terms of additional audit procedures.
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