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Auditing vs Accounting. Accounting Summarizes transactionsAuditing evaluates if information is correct by obtaining evidence. Risk. Auditing effects information riskRemoteness of informationBias of providerVoluminous dataComplex exchange transactions (mergers, derivatives)Reduce RiskUser veri
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1. Audit & AssuranceServices Nature of Auditing:
Information in verifiable form
Conform with standards (GAAP)
Evidence: oral, written, observation, electronic data
Independent Competent person
Produces Audit report
2. Auditing vs Accounting Accounting Summarizes transactions
Auditing evaluates if information is correct by obtaining evidence
3. Risk