Auditing and Assurance Services, Student Value Edition (16th Edition)
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780134075754
Author: Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley, Chris E. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 25DQP
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To determine
Classify each item as (1) internal or (2) external type of documentation.
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To determine
Describe the reason for which the external evidence is more reliable than the internal evidence.
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The following are examples of documentation typically obtained by auditors:
Duplicate sales invoices
Subsidiary accounts receivable records
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General ledgers
Title insurance policies for real estate
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Cancelled payroll checks
Cancelled notes payable
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Classify each of the preceding items according to type of documentation: (1) internal or (2) external.
When auditing the revenue and collection cycle, auditors normally select balances to confirm from thea. Sales journal.b. Accounts receivable listing.c. General ledger.d. Cash receipts listing
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Tracing shipping reports issued on or before year-end to related customer purchase orders and invoices.
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