Describe auditor responsibilities with respect to assessing internal controls for US private companies $($i$.$e$.,$ companies whose auditors must follow AICPA standards$)$ and for international companies, both public and private $($i$.$e$.,$ companies whose auditors must follow IAASB standards$).$

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