Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 33DQP
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To determine
Find the appropriate term for the given
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Classify the type of evidence for the given audit procedures.
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Which of the following would provide an auditor with the most reliable evidence reguarding the existence of accounts receivable?
A. A copy of the invoice sent to the customer.
B. Acopy of the customer's sales order held by the client.
C. An accounts receivable confirmation received by the auditor from the client's customer.
D. An aging schedule showing the composition of the year-end-accounts receivable balance.
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
Audit 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.
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