In October 2014, the province of Nova Scotia announced that it would provide Nova Star Cruises Limited,
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REQUIRED
Refer to Figure 20-10 to answer the following questions.
a. One of your friends, who is a reporter for a local newspaper, has asked you to help make sense of the report and its findings. Provide the explanation requested by your friend. In your discussion, explain the purpose of this type of engagement, why the Government of Nova Scotia would request this type of engagement, the purpose of the procedures, and the significance of the findings.
b. Several newspapers in Canada and the United States have referred to the KPMG engagement as an audit. Others have referred to the engagement as a review. Is either of these descriptions correct? Explain.
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Auditing The Art and Science of Assurance Engagements
ISBN: 978-0133405507
13th Canadian edition
Authors: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Joanne C. Jones