Brylle is one of the auditors of Alejandria Corporation (AC). He was assigned to test the controls over the cash of Alejandria. The accountant of AC prepares monthly bank reconciliation through the use of Microsoft Excel. Brylle wanted to know if the final amounts in the bank reconciliation are correct.

Brylle is one of the auditors of Alejandria Corporation (AC). He was assigned to test the controls over the cash of Alejandria. The accountant of AC prepares monthly bank reconciliation through the use of Microsoft Excel. Brylle wanted to know if the final amounts in the bank reconciliation are correct.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter10: Auditing Cash, Marketable Securities, And Complex Financial Instruments

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