Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 26DQP
a.
To determine
Discuss the approach of Person L to sending the attorney letters and her follow-up on the responses.
b.
To determine
Discuss what should be done by the Person L about each of the letters.
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Auditing And Assurance Services
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