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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Chapter 20, Problem 20DQP
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To determine
State whether each of the procedures is primarily a test of control or a substantive test of transactions.
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To determine
Find out the transactions-related audit objective of each of the procedures.
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An audit team most likely would assess control risk at the maximum if the payroll department supervisor is responsible fora. Examining authorization forms for new employees.b. Comparing payroll registers with original batch transmittal data.c. Authorizing payroll rate changes for all employees.d. Hiring all subordinate payroll department employees.
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Employee payroll for employee wages (using time cards or time sheets)
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Auditing and Assurance Services (16th Edition)
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