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Case

Reference no. 9A89BT01

Traditional Chinese language

Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control

Authors: Claude P Lanfranconi (Ivey Business School, Western University); Alister K Mason (Canadian Public Accountability Board)

Published by: Ivey Publishing

Originally published in: 1989

Version: 2001-05-25

Length: 7 pages

Data source: Published sources

Topics: Accounting methods; Ethical issues; Auditing

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Abstract

This is the Taiwan-Traditional Chinese version of ''9A89B001''. An auditor is planning the audit of a new client, Acme Hardware. For preparing the audit plan, he becomes aware of the possibility that certain managers might be using accounting flexibility to aid them in qualifying for incentive bonuses based on profitability. The areas are inventory and advertising. The auditor must decide what action, if any, to take.

Location:

Canada

Industry:

Building materials, hardware, garden supply

Size:

Small