During the audit of MJ Precious Metals Inc, the auditor observes the physical count at year-end and recalculates the mathematical accuracy of a sample of inventory on hand. Which of the two test of details results in existence assertion?  Both test of details results in existence assertion. Recalculating the mathematical accuracy of a sample of inventory on hand. No test shows the detail results in existence assertion. Observing the physical count at year-end.

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During the audit of MJ Precious Metals Inc, the auditor observes the physical count at year-end and recalculates the mathematical accuracy of a sample of inventory on hand. Which of the two test of details results in existence assertion? 


Both test of details results in existence assertion.
Recalculating the mathematical accuracy of a sample of inventory on hand.
No test shows the detail results in existence assertion.
Observing the physical count at year-end.

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