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There are three stages of the audit in which analytical procedures are performed. Identify each of these three stages and, for each stage, discuss the purpose of performing analytical procedures in that stage. Also indicate in which stage(s) analytical procedures are required by current professional auditing standards.


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Inventory Item

An individual product or article that is held in stock by a business for the purpose of resale or production.

Inventory Value

The total cost or market value of all the goods held by a company meant for sale.

Misstatement

A discrepancy in financial documentation that occurs when a financial statement contains deviations from the truth, errors, or omissions.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial condition at a specific point in time, showing assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

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