Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 18, Problem 32JOQ
To determine
Identify the appropriate answer related to the tracking of the transaction from its origin to the reporting in the financial statements.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Which of the following is not a function of an Accounting Information System?
a.The efficient and effective collection and storage of data concerning an organization’s financial activities
b.The supply of information useful for making decisions
c.The determining and evaluating of alternative courses of action
d.The implementation of controls to accurately record and process data.
Which of the following is not a part of the functions of the accounting system?
Select one:
O a. Reporting the results of operations during a reporting period
O b. Classifying and summarizing the effects of the transactions on the accounting
elements
O c. Analyzing and recording the business transactions of the enterprise.
O d. Preparing financial statements that are favorable to the data-users.
Which of the following is not a function of an Accounting information system? Select one:
a. The supply of information useful for making decisions.
b. The efficient and effective collection and storage of data concerning an organizations financial activities.
c.The determining and evaluating of alternative courses of action
d. The implementation of controls to accurately record and process data
Chapter 18 Solutions
Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
Ch. 18 - Prob. 1RQCh. 18 - Prob. 2RQCh. 18 - Prob. 3RQCh. 18 - Prob. 4RQCh. 18 - Prob. 5RQCh. 18 - Prob. 6RQCh. 18 - Prob. 7RQCh. 18 - Prob. 8RQCh. 18 - Prob. 9RQCh. 18 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 18 - Prob. 11RQCh. 18 - Prob. 12RQCh. 18 - Prob. 13RQCh. 18 - Prob. 14RQCh. 18 - Prob. 15RQCh. 18 - Prob. 16RQCh. 18 - Prob. 17RQCh. 18 - Prob. 18RQCh. 18 - Prob. 19RQCh. 18 - Prob. 20RQCh. 18 - Prob. 21RQCh. 18 - Prob. 22RQCh. 18 - Prob. 23RQCh. 18 - Prob. 24RQCh. 18 - Prob. 25RQCh. 18 - Prob. 26RQCh. 18 - Prob. 27RQCh. 18 - Prob. 28RQCh. 18 - Prob. 29QRACh. 18 - Prob. 30QRACh. 18 - Prob. 31QRACh. 18 - Prob. 32AOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32BOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32COQCh. 18 - Prob. 32DOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32EOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32FOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32GOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32HOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32IOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32JOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32KOQCh. 18 - Prob. 32LOQCh. 18 - Prob. 33OQCh. 18 - Prob. 34OQCh. 18 - Prob. 35OQCh. 18 - Match the following definitions (or partial...Ch. 18 - Prob. 37PCh. 18 - Prob. 38ITC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Conroe Company is reviewing the data provided by its management accounting system. Which of the following statements is/are correct?arrow_forwardWhich of the following is an attribute of the internal control procedure—assignment of responsibilities? A. The external auditors will monitor internal controls. B. The company should separate the custody of assets from accounting. C. Each position has clearly assigned responsibilities. D. To validate their accounting records, a company should have an audit by an external accountant.arrow_forwardAn audit trail is a step-by-step record by which accounting data can be traced to its source. Therefore, Vouching is used primarily to test which of the following assertions about classes of transaction? Select one: a.Accuracy. b.Completeness. c. Cut-off d. Occurrencearrow_forward
- An audit trail enables a person to trace a source document to its ultimate effect on the financial statements or work back from amounts in the financial statements to source documents. Describe in detail the audit trail for the following: a. Purchases of inventoryb. Sales of inventoryc. Employee payrollarrow_forwardA system that traces the detailed transactions relating to any item in an accounting record could be define as an audit trail. Therefore, Tracing is used primarily to test which of the following assertions about classes of transactions? Select one: a. Valuation and Allocation. b. Accuracy. c. Existence. d. Completenessarrow_forwardWhich of the following is a feature of the transaction file? Conceptually similar to the ledger in a manual accounting systems. Records are frequently updated to reflect the effect of specific events across fiscal periods. Containing records for individual business events that occur during a specific fiscal period. Storing cumulative information about organization's resources and agents.arrow_forward
- An introduction to what are the most effective internal control systems or techniques available for the accounting function?arrow_forwardProviding timely information about transactions in sufficient detail to permit proper classification and financial reporting is an example of a. the control environment. b. risk assessment. c. information and communication. d. monitoring.arrow_forward4. Processing methods a.are the means by which the accounting system collects, summarizes, and reports accounting information b.are the policies and procedures that protect assets from misuse c.ensure that business laws and regulations are followed d.must be computerizedarrow_forward
- The collection and observation of accounting data was related to ........ Select one : a . Scientific method b . Deductive approach c . Inductive approach d . Pragmatic approacharrow_forwardExplanation of the accounting function in a company organization. What is the function's purpose, and why is it necessary? What kind of data does it provide?arrow_forwardExplain how an IT environment affects the firm’s obligation to maintain adequate accounting records.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course L...AccountingISBN:9781337619455Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. RittenbergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Cornerstones of Financial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337690881Author:Jay Rich, Jeff JonesPublisher:Cengage Learning
Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course L...
Accounting
ISBN:9781337619455
Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337690881
Author:Jay Rich, Jeff Jones
Publisher:Cengage Learning