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In 80 words or more, please explain the responsibilities an auditor has for reporting interim information.

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This solution explains the responsibilities of an auditor in reporting and handling interim financial information.

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When auditors report interim information, they are reporting information that has three distinct qualities - (1) it is material to the business, (2) it is free of fraud or omission to the best knowledge ...

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