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The objective of external auditing is to provide opinions on the reliability of the financial
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receive reliable data, investors lose confidence in the system, make poor decisions, and may lose
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The objective of external auditing is to provide opinions on the reliability of the financial
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The value of the external auditing profession is affirmed when the public has confidence in its
objectivity and the accuracy of its opinions. The capital markets depend on accurate, reliable,
and objective (neutral) data that portray the economic nature of an entity’s business and in turn
provide a base to judge current progress toward long-term objectives. If the market does not
receive reliable data, investors lose confidence in the system, make poor decisions, and may lose
a great deal of money; ultimately, the system may fail. By providing an independent audit
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