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Illegal Acts By Clients; Statement On Auditing Standards, 054, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board Jan 1988

Illegal Acts By Clients; Statement On Auditing Standards, 054, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Board

Statements on Auditing Standards

This Statement prescribes the nature and extent of the consideration an independent auditor should give to the possibility of illegal acts by a client in an audit of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. The Statement also provides guidance on the auditor's responsibilities when a possible illegal act is detected.


Illegal Acts By Clients; Statement On Auditing Standards, 017, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Executive Committee Jan 1977

Illegal Acts By Clients; Statement On Auditing Standards, 017, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Auditing Standards Executive Committee

Statements on Auditing Standards

This Statement provides guidance for an auditor when client acts that appear to him to be illegal come to his attention during an examination of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. This Statement also discusses the extent of the attention he should give, when performing such an examination, to the possibility that such acts may have occurred. The types of acts encompassed by this Statement include illegal political contributions, bribes, and other violations of laws and regulations.