While Examining Internal Control Weaknesses, the Auditor May Need to Change

question 25

Multiple Choice

While examining internal control weaknesses, the auditor may need to change the timing of planned substantive tests related to an assertion from interim testing to testing ________ balances.

• A)year-end
• B)end-of-quarter
• C)month-end
• D)None of these answer choices are correct.

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