When an auditor reviews additions to the equipment (fixed asset) account to make sure that fixed assets are not overstated, she wants to obtain evidence as to management’s assertion regardinga. Completeness.b. Existence.c. Valuation and allocation.d. Rights and obligations.e. Occurrence

When an auditor reviews additions to the equipment (fixed asset) account to make sure that fixed assets are not overstated, she wants to obtain evidence as to management’s assertion regardinga. Completeness.b. Existence.c. Valuation and allocation.d. Rights and obligations.e. Occurrence

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When an auditor reviews additions to the equipment (fixed asset) account to make sure that fixed assets are not overstated, she wants to obtain evidence as to management’s assertion regarding
a. Completeness.
b. Existence.
c. Valuation and allocation.
d. Rights and obligations.
e. Occurrence

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