Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 18DQP
a.
To determine
State the organization that is responsible for establishing Country U. S standards used by CPA firms while auditing financial statements prepared by organizations based in the Country U.S.
b.
To determine
Identify the organization that is responsible for establishing auditing standards internationally.
c.
To determine
Explain the extent to which AICPA auditing standards and international auditing standards similar.
d.
To determine
Identify the process of the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) used to develop AICPA auditing standards.
e.
To determine
Explain the extent to which PCAOB auditing standards are impacted by international standards.
f.
To determine
State the auditing standards that must be followed by the audit firm while auditing a client located in a foreign country that is listed on both a foreign stock exchange and Country U.S stock exchange.
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