Which of the following timing of inventory count is the best based on the auditor’s point of view when the control risk is assessed at maximum and when there is a high inherent risk for the client? A. Inventory count just after year-end B. Inventory count at year-end C. Inventory count just before year-end D. All of the following are equal and the auditor can choose one E. Inventory count must be done before year-end, at year-end and after year-end

Which of the following timing of inventory count is the best based on the auditor’s point of view when the control risk is assessed at maximum and when there is a high inherent risk for the client? A. Inventory count just after year-end B. Inventory count at year-end C. Inventory count just before year-end D. All of the following are equal and the auditor can choose one E. Inventory count must be done before year-end, at year-end and after year-end

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

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

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

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

Chapter11: Auditing Inventory, Goods And Services, And Accounts Payable: The Acquisition And Payment Cycle

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