Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134065823
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Identify the most probable appropriate population while using confirmations to provide evidence regarding the completeness assertion for accounts payable.
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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.
The primary purpose of setting a standard confirmation request to financial institutions with which the client has done business during the year is to
a. Corroborate information regarding deposits and loan balances
b. Provide the data necessary to prepare proof of cash
c. Detect kiting activities that may otherwise not be discovered
d. Request information about contingent liabilities and secured transactions
2. In determining the validity of accounts receivable, which of the following would the auditor consider most reliable?
a. Direct telephone communication between the auditor and debtor
b. Confirmation replies received directly from customers
c. Credits to accounts receivable from the cash receipts book after the close of business at year end
d. Documentary evidence that supports the accounts receivable balance
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