Which of the Following Audit Procedures Is the Most Effective

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following audit procedures is the most effective when testing sales for understatement?

• A)Scrutinize the accounts receivable aged trial balance.
• B)Confirm a sample of recorded accounts receivable.
• C)Trace a sample of shipping documents to sales invoices recorded in the sales journal.
• D)Vouch a sample of recorded sales from the sales journal to shipping documents.

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Definitions:

Book Value Per Share

A financial measure calculated by dividing a company's book value by its total number of outstanding shares.

Source Of Cash

Any activity or operation that brings in cash to a business, such as sales of goods and services, debt, or equity financing.

Common Stock

Represents ownership shares issued by a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions to shareholders, reinvested in the business.