In the Audit of Historical Financial Statements by PA Firms

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the audit of historical financial statements by PA firms, the criteria used are

• A) generally accepted auditing standards.
• B) generally accepted accounting principles.
• C) regulations of the Canada Revenue Agency.
• D) regulations of the provincial securities commissions.

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