Stop audit work when the total cost is a minimum

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A rational auditor would stop audit work when the total cost is a minimum. However, it is apparent that auditors are ‘risk-averse' and they perform more work than is necessary to minimise their total costs. Explain why auditors perform more work than is necessary.

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