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Chapter 15

Due diligence

Outcome

By the end of this session you should be able to:

 define and describe the purpose of a due diligence assignment and analyse the
appropriate level of assurance that may be offered by a professional firm in
relation to this assignment

 identify and describe the matters to be considered before accepting the
engagement, including any ethical and professional considerations

 plan the assignment to gather suitable evidence and provide an appropriate
level of assurance in line with the objectives of the assignment

 discuss the level of assurance that the auditor may provide and explain the
other factors to be considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of
examination procedures

 describe and recommend appropriate substantive, examination or investigative
procedures which can be used to gather sufficient appropriate evidence in the
circumstances

and answer questions relating to these areas.

The underpinning detail for this chapter in your Integrated Workbook can
be found in Chapter 15 of your Study Text

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