The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification

The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification
by Michael Power

The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification
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Author: Michael Power
Edition: Paperback
Published: 1999-10-28
ISBN: 0198296037
Number of pages: 200
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

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Book Review: A must read for CPAs
Summary: 5 Stars

This book provides valuable foreshadowing and insight into the changing landscape of the world of public accounting. A must read!

Summary of The Audit Society: Rituals of Verification

This book is the first systematic exploration of audit as a principle of social organization and control. The author critically examines the reasons, means, and consequences of this audit explosion. He raises important questions about the efficacy of audit processes, suggests that the consequences of this must be evaluated, and contrasts these theories and practices of Trust.

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