Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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a.

To determine

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The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence. They were liable to third parties in such scenario.

To compare: Liability of auditor to third party under various cases and indicate the best approach.

b.

To determine

Concept Introduction:

The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence. They were liable to third parties in such scenario.

To comment: About the best approach for the society.

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