Fraud Examination
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ISBN: 9781337619677
Author: Albrecht, W. Steve, Chad O., Conan C., Zimbelman, Mark F.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Which of the following types of documentary evidence should the auditor consider to be the most reliable?
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a. A sales invoice issued by the client and supported by a delivery receipt from an outside trucker.
b. Confirmation of an account payable balance mailed by and returned directly to the auditor
c. An audit schedule prepared by the client’s controller and reviewed by the client’s treasurer.
d. A check, issued by the company and bearing the payee’s endorsement, that is included with the bank statements mailed directly to the auditor
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a. accounts receivable
b. interest expense
c. accounts payable
d. Travel and entertainment expense
As a financial auditor who is auditing long-lived assets, from the income statement, describe two accounts that become your concern and require further examination? Explain why it becomes your concern and explain what kinds of audit procedures you will use in order to further examination of that account?
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