Generally accepted accounting principles specify the methods and procedures that must be used to conduct audits.

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Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide guidelines for financial reporting, not for conducting audits. The methods and procedures for conducting audits are set by auditing standards and regulations, such as those issued by the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) in the United States.

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