Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 9, Problem 46P
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To determine
Calculate the accounts receivable estimated audited value and projected misstatement using ratio estimation method.
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To determine
Calculate the accounts receivable estimated audited value and projected misstatement using difference estimation method.
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