Auditors Are Required to Obtain a Sufficient Understanding of an Entity's

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Essay

Auditors are required to obtain a sufficient understanding of an entity's internal control.This understanding is required by the performance principle of GAAS.What are some of the goals (purposes) for conducting an evaluation of an entity's internal control?

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Definitions:

Unionized Firm

A company where the workforce is represented by one or more labor unions, which negotiate wages, work hours, and working conditions on behalf of the employees.

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the process through which employees, typically organized in a union, negotiate contracts with their employers regarding wages, working conditions, benefits, and other employment terms.

Labor Unions

Labor unions are organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers regarding wages, working conditions, and benefits.

Cartels

An association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition.