Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337619455
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 45FF

a.

To determine

Introduction:Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has the responsibility for PCAOB and all the public companies that are traded on the US stock market. The main role of SEC is to take lawful actions against the publicly traded companies, in case any violation of SEC laws and regulations, and detection of illegal and fraudulent activities.

To identify:The violation of rules of SEC by Mr. WC.

b.

To determine

Introduction:A framework for professional decision making is used to accomplish the objectives of obtaining unbiased audit reports from the companies. This helps in making quality audit decisions during the audit procedure.

To identify:The use of ethical decision framework in determining the Mr. WC actions.

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