Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 31C
a.
To determine
Explain the way in which it is an ethical dilemma for Person B.
b.
To determine
Use the six-step approach to resolve the ethical dilemma.
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Auditing And Assurance Services
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