Auditing And Assurance Services
Auditing And Assurance Services
17th Edition
ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 24DQP

a.

To determine

List all other information that wills an accountant has to obtain related to the accounts receivables and revenue, besides the information which is given.

b.

To determine

Explain the differences between the audit and review procedures.

c.

To determine

Identify the person from whom the accountant makes inquiries in a small, closely held company.

d.

To determine

Explain the circumstances under which the additional procedures need to be performed.

e.

To determine

Identify whether the achieved level much higher for audits, somewhat higher or approximately the same by comparing the level of achieved assurance for review services and audits. Also, explain the reason.

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