Tests of controls in a GAAS audit are required fora. Obtaining evidence about the financial statement assertions.b. Accomplishing control over the occurrence of recorded transactions.c. Applying analytical procedures to financial statement balances.d. Obtaining evidence about the operating effectiveness of client control activities.

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Audit Procedures

Audit Procedures are methods and techniques performed by the auditor to determine the quality of financial information of clients, thereby expressing an opinion on true & fair view of financial statements and entity position. They are identified and applied at the planning stage of audit after determining audit objectives, scope, approach, and risk assessment.