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revenue transactions.
Written Representations From Management
.24 Written representations from management should be obtained for all interim financial information
presented and for all periods covered by the review. Specific representations should relate to the following
matters: 16
Financial Statements
a. Management's acknowledgement of its responsibility for the fair presentation of the interim financial
information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
b. Management's belief that the interim financial information has been prepared and presented in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to interim financial information.
Internal Control
c. Disclosure of all significant deficiencies, including material weaknesses, in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the issuer's ability to record, process, summarize, and
report financial data.
d. Acknowledgment of management's responsibility for the design and implementation of programs and
controls to prevent and detect fraud.
e. Knowledge of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity involving (1) management, (2) employees
who have significant roles in internal control, or (3) others where the fraud could have a material
effect on the financial statements.
f. Knowledge of any allegations of fraud or suspected fraud affecting the entity received in
communications from employees, former employees, analysts, regulators, short sellers, or others.
Completeness of Information
g. Availability of all financial records and related data, including the names of all related parties and all
relationships and transactions with related parties.
h. Completeness and availability of all minutes of meetings of stockholders, directors, and committees
of directors.
i. Communications with regulatory agencies concerning noncompliance with or deficiencies in financial
reporting practices.
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