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.

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