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 8, Problem 24QRA
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To determine
Explain the difference between users operated computers and large computer systems.
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To determine
Explain the conditions when the auditor is concerned with internal control over the use of user-operated computers.
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a.Access information stored on computer files while having a limited understanding of the client’s hardware and software features.
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