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 1, Problem 43RSCQ
a.
To determine
Introduction:AICPA regulates accounting profession within the country and issues codes of professional conduct that are to be followed by the AICPA members.
To identify:The advantages and disadvantages of having different accounting standards for the public and non-public company both.
b.
To determine
To identify:The ways in which auditing standards differs for both the public and private companies.
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How does auditing differ in the global
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B. are ten general guidelines to aid auditors in fulfilling their professional responsibilities and maintain professional skepticism and exercise professional judgment.
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Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit
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