Which Assertion Do Auditors Test When They Trace a Sample

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which assertion do auditors test when they trace a sample of sales, cash receipts, and sales adjustment transactions to their recording in the accounting records?

• A)Completeness
• B)Accuracy
• C)Cutoff
• D)Classification

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Definitions:

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