Distinguish Between Internal Documentation and External Documentation as Types of Audit

question 42

Essay

Distinguish between internal documentation and external documentation as types of audit evidence. Give two examples of each. Which type is considered more reliable?

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The surplus left to a business after deducting all costs, including opportunity costs, from its total revenues.

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, which allows for a degree of market power and product differentiation.

Maximizes Profits

The process or strategy by which a firm adjusts its production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit margins.

Monopolistic Competition

A sector characterized by a vast number of entities offering goods that resemble each other but are not exact duplicates, allowing for limited market authority.