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A Strategy for Dealing with Financial Reporting Fraud: Fewer Mandates, More Auditing

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  • Steven E. Salterio, 2008. "A Strategy for Dealing with Financial Reporting Fraud: Fewer Mandates, More Auditing," Accounting Perspectives, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 7(2), pages 111-122, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:accper:v:7:y:2008:i:2:p:111-122
    DOI: 10.1506/ap.7.2.3
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