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Professional Skepticism

An attitude that includes a questioning mind and a critical assessment of audit evidence, rather than assuming management is either honest or dishonest.

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    The location that determines whether a supply is intra-state or inter-state under GST, and therefore which tax (CGST/SGST or IGST) applies.

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