EBK AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES
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ISBN: 9780135171219
Author: ARENS
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 16, Problem 29DQP
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Discuss the accounting requirements for a correct sales cutoff?
b.
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Determine sales invoices which are recorded in the wrong accounting period.
c.
To determine
Discuss the
d.
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Discuss internal controls that will reduce the likelihood of cutoff misstatements, How would you test each control?
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