Post,CPA,accepted an engagement to audit the financial statements of General Co.,a new client.General is a publicly held retailing entity that recently replaced its operating management.In the course of applying audit procedures,Post discovered that General's financial statements may be materially misstated due to the existence of fraud.
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Describe Post's responsibilities on the circumstances described above.
Describe Post's responsibilities for reporting on General's financial statements and other communications if Post is precluded from applying necessary procedures in searching for frauds.
Describe Post's responsibilities for reporting on General's financial statements and other communications if Post concludes that General's financial statements are materially affected by frauds.(AICPA adapted)

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The Answer of Post,CPA,accepted an engagement to audit the financial statements of General Co.,a new client.General is a publicly held retailing entity that recently replaced its operating management.In the course of applying audit procedures,Post discovered that General's financial statements may be materially misstated due to the existence of fraud.
Required:
Describe Post's responsibilities on the circumstances described above.
Describe Post's responsibilities for reporting on General's financial statements and other communications if Post is precluded from applying necessary procedures in searching for frauds.
Describe Post's responsibilities for reporting on General's financial statements and other communications if Post concludes that General's financial statements are materially affected by frauds.(AICPA adapted)

Post,CPA,accepted an Engagement to Audit the Financial Statements of General