What is the role of the aicpa

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Question 1: Describe the following types of Audits:

a. Operational Audits

b. Compliance Audits

c. Financial Statement Audits

d. Informational Technology Audits (may need to go outside the text to address this)

Question 2: Discuss the following types of Auditors:

a. Auditors Working for CPA Firms

b. Governmental Auditors (e.g. GAO, IRS, health inspectors)

c. Internal Auditors

Question 3: Identify the roles CPA firms play in society.

Question 4: Briefly explain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the role the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plays in regulating audits.

Question 5: What is the role of the AICPA? The PCAOB? The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)?

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