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Author: | Hall, W. D. Renner, A. J. |
Title: | Lessons that auditors ignore at their own risk |
Journal: | Journal of Accountancy
1988 : JUL, VOL. 166:1, p. 50-58 |
Index terms: | AUDITING LITIGATION SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | Review of need for auditors to beware of litigation linked with initial public offerings /IPOs/. Litigation and suits against IPO auditors. The lessons to be drawn. Weak internal control and aggressive management. Sales records and honest managements. Changes in the way business is done. Confirmations and assurance. Changes in auditors and the information gap. Expense deferrals. Auditing and dealing with former coworkers. A Box reviews law suits and the special investigations committee. |
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