Which of the Following Is NOT a Procedure That the Auditor

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a procedure that the auditor should perform related to the physical inventory count?

• A) Document the first and last tag numbers used.
• B) Take notations of all items that appear to be obsolete or are in questionable condition.
• C) Make counts of all items and record the counts for subsequent tracing into the client's inventory compilation.
• D) Observe whether there is any physical movement of goods during the counting of the inventory.

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Definitions:

Selling Price

The amount for which a product or service is sold to customers, determined by factors such as cost, demand, and competition.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including indirect labor, indirect materials, and other overhead expenses not directly tied to the production of specific goods or services.

Produced Units

The total number of units of product completed in a given period of time, often used to evaluate manufacturing efficiency.