Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain the rationale for the PCAOB’s requirements included in the critical audit matters in the audit report and provide two examples of areas that might be considered critical audit matters in the audit of public company.
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