A PA in a large firm has been asked to take over the audit of a client in the pharmaceutical industry from another PA who quit abruptly.The PA is unfamiliar with the pharmaceutical industry.The PA should trust that the work was properly planned by the previous PA and should follow that plan carefully.

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The PA should not blindly trust the work of the previous PA without verifying and understanding the plan. The PA should review the plan and familiarize themselves with the client's business and industry to ensure the audit is properly conducted.

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