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Compilation Engagements

Compiling Financial Statements

In a compilation engagement, the accountant assists in presenting financial information in the form of financial statements and issues a compilation report. The accountant does not obtain or provide assurance regarding the accuracy of the financial statements.

Tip
Compilation reports explicitly state that no assurance is provided.
Summary
Compilation engagements require a report but provide no assurance regarding the financial statements.