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 5, Problem 56P
a.
To determine
Explain the purpose of analytical procedures.
b.
To determine
Calculate the expected amounts for 20X4 for each of the income statement items.
c.
To determine
Calculate the estimated effect of this misstatement on net income before taxes for 20X4 after the given adjustment.
d.
To determine
Explain whether the difference calculated in requirement (c) is material or not.
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