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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Now consider “segregation of duties.” Determine why it is important in an IT environment. What are some advantages of using IT and audit software when conducting an audit?
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