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Introduction: Expectation statement is a calculation made by the auditor based on the information provided by the management.
To calculate: An expectation for the reserve for returns account.
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Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.
To find: The tolerable difference.
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Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.
To compare:The expectation to the book value and check if it is greater than the tolerable difference.
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Introduction: Tolerable difference refers to the difference between amount stated in the statements and auditor’s expectation that would not affect the decision making of the auditor.
To explain: The steps to be followed by the auditor if the difference between the book value and the expectation is greater than the tolerable difference.
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