The Starting Point for the Evaluation of the Allowance for Doubtful

question 108

Multiple Choice

The starting point for the evaluation of the allowance for doubtful debts is:

• A) a review of controls related to the auditee's credit policy.
• B) last year's audit findings.
• C) an analysis of write- off authorisations.
• D) the aged trial balance.

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