. Your CPA firm has been contracted by the State of Texas to serve as the...

. Your CPA firm has been contracted by the State of Texas to serve as the internal audit function for The State Board for Educator Certification. The certification board is organized into four broad areas: educator preparation, assessment and accountability, certification, and professional discipline, which includes investigations and enforcement.

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Internal auditing: assurance & advisory services 4th edition

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