Explain why the analysis of differences is important in the confirmation of accounts receivable, even if the misstatements in the sample are not material.

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Explain why the analysis of differences is important in the confirmation of accounts receivable, even if the misstatements in the sample are not material.

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Every business sells goods on credit. The goods sold on credit are known as accounts receivable or sundry debtors. Sometimes there are differences in the accounts receivable that should be analyzed separately & balanced. Even if the differences are not material they might show a problem.

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