Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080577
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 4, Problem 66FF
a.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Decision Making−It is the process of making a choice by identifying the decision, collecting relevant information and choosing possible alternatives.
The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence.
To discuss:If owning stock in client’s firm is inappropriate.
b.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Decision Making−It is the process of making choice by identifying the decision, collecting relevant information and choosing possible alternatives.
The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence.
To comment: About the auditors being independent.
c.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Decision Making−It is the process of making choice by identifying the decision, collecting relevant information and choosing possible alternatives.
The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence.
To comment: About the action taken by the company on auditor.
d.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Decision Making−It is the process of making choice by identifying the decision, collecting relevant information and choosing possible alternatives.
The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence.
To comment: About the unprofessional decision made by the auditor.
e.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Decision Making−It is the process of making choice by identifying the decision, collecting relevant information and choosing possible alternatives.
The auditors were to be held responsible for fraud and gross negligence, though not for negligence.
To State: The services procedures for protecting the career of the tipster.
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