Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 21.1MCQ
The following questions deal with confirmation of
The return of a positive confirmation of accounts receivable without an exception attests to the
- (1) collectibility of the receivable balance.
- (2) accuracy of the allowance for uncollectible accounts.
- (3) accuracy of the aging of accounts receivable.
- (4) accuracy of the receivable balance.
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Explain the relationship between the matching principle andthe need to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable.
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A/R confirmations are more likely to include the client's balance than A/P confirmations.
A/R and A/P are always confirmed regardless of the materiality of the balance or risks of material misstatement.
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b) Which method is in accordance with GAAP? Discuss the reasons why the other method is not in accordance with GAAP.
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- 1. Which of the following may be considered to be primary objective of the auditor in the examination of accounts receivables? a. Determine the approximate time of collectability of receivables b. Determine the relationship of receivables to sales c. Determine the reasonableness of the sales figure d. Establish validity and collectability of receivables 2. In determining the validity of accounts receivable, which of the following would the auditor consider most reliable? a. Direct telephone communication between the auditor and debtor b. Confirmation replies received directly from customers c. Credits to accounts receivable from the cash receipts book after the close of business at year end d. Documentary evidence that supports the accounts receivable balance 3. An auditor should perform alternative procedures to substantiate the existence of accounts receivable when a. Pledging of the receivables is probable b. No reply to a negative confirmation request is received c. No reply to a…arrow_forwardAudit documentation often includes a client-prepared, aged trial balance of accounts receivable as of the balance sheet date. The audit team uses this aging primarily toa. Evaluate internal control over credit sales.b. Test the accuracy of recorded charge sales.c. Estimate credit losses.d. Verify the existence of the recorded receivables.arrow_forwardWhy are the confirmation of payables is not a required audit procedure as it is with receivables?arrow_forward
- An auditor reviews aged accounts receivable to assess likelihood of collection to support management’s assertion about account balances of: Select one: a. rights and obligations b. existence. c. valuation and allocation d. completenessarrow_forwardMULTIPLE CHOICE: 1. Which of the following may be considered to be a primary objective of the auditor in the examination of accounts receivable? A. Establish validity and collectability of receivables B. Determine the approximate time of collectability of receivables C. Determine the relationship of receivables to sales D. Determine the reasonableness of the sales amount 2. Which of the following is not a procedure used by an auditor in the examination of accounts receivable? A. Confirmation B. Reconciliation C. Inquiry D. Physical count and inspection 3. In determining validity of accounts receivable, which of the following would the auditor consider most reliable ? A. Direct telephone communication between the auditor and debtor B. Confirmation replies received directly from customers C. Credits to accounts receivable from the cash receipts book after the close of business at year end D. Documentary evidence that supports the accounts receivable balance 4. Which of the following…arrow_forwardif the auditor want to assure that Receivables have not been sold. What assertion he or she want to test : Select one: a. Existence b. Completeness c. Rights and obligations d. Valuation and allocationarrow_forward
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