Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 21, Problem 50ITC
a.
To determine
Identify the major federal assistance program in the given case.
b.
To determine
Provide compliance testing requirements for major federal financial assistance programs under the Single Audit Act.
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