Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 20, Problem 35P
a.
To determine
Suggest the standards that provide guidance for the services defined in the case the type or types of services that the audit firm could provide.
b.
To determine
Explain the factors that should be considered for determining whether the criteria is suitable or not.
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