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Using client performance measures to identify pre-engagement factors associated with qualified audit reports in Greece

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  • Spathis, Charalambos
  • Doumpos, Michael
  • Zopounidis, Constantin

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  • Spathis, Charalambos & Doumpos, Michael & Zopounidis, Constantin, 2003. "Using client performance measures to identify pre-engagement factors associated with qualified audit reports in Greece," The International Journal of Accounting, Elsevier, vol. 38(3), pages 267-284.
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