Both external auditors and accountants engaged in implementing or updating systems need a basic understanding of accounting information systems. Compare the needs of the two groups, identifying the areas where both need the same kind of understanding and the areas where one group has essentially different needs.

Both external auditors and accountants engaged in implementing or updating systems need a basic understanding of accounting information systems. Compare the needs of the two groups, identifying the areas where both need the same kind of understanding and the areas where one group has essentially different needs.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter6: Audit Evidence

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20RQSC

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