Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337619455
Author: Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 15RQSC

(a).

To determine

Introduction: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) lays down the auditing and accounting standards which are to be followed by the public companies. It is a non-profit organization with an aim to safeguard the interests of various stakeholders; especially investors.

AICPA regulates accounting profession within the country and issues codes of professional conduct that are to be followed by the AICPA members.

To differentiate: The role of PCAOB and AICPA in setting audit standards.

(b).

To determine

Introduction: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) lays down the auditing and accounting standards which are to be followed by the public companies. It is a non-profit organization with an aim to safeguard the interests of various stakeholders; especially investors.

AICPA regulates accounting profession within the country and issues codes of professional conduct that are to be followed by the AICPA members.

To differentiate: The role of PCAOB and AICPA in setting accounting standards.

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