Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 3, Problem 50ITC
a.
To determine
Provide arguments showing that the firm’s independence has not been impaired.
b.
To determine
Provide arguments showing that the firm’s independence has been impaired.
c.
To determine
Provide opinion based on the arguments provided in a and b. If the firm’s independence is impaired, then the provide the solutions for solving the issue.
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