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Professional appointments




                           Matters to consider before accepting an

                           engagement or client



               1.1  Matters to consider

               An audit firm should only take on clients and work of an appropriate level of risk.


               The following matters should be considered before accepting a new engagement or
               client.


                     Professional                 Independence                   Management

                       clearance                   & objectivity                    integrity



                    Preconditions                                                    Money

                      for an audit                                                laundering
                                                   Acceptance


                                                 considerations
                    Reputation of
                                                                                  Resources
                        the client




                     Professional
                                                         Fees                         Risks
                     competence


























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