In the Audit of Accounts Receivable, the Negative Form of Confirmation

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the audit of accounts receivable, the negative form of confirmation request is most likely to be used when

• A)Recipients are likely to return positive confirmation requests without verifying the accuracy of the information.
• B)The combined assessed level of inherent and control risk relative to accounts receivable is low.
• C)A small number of accounts receivable is involved but a relatively large number of errors are expected.
• D)The auditor performs a dual-purpose test that assesses control risk and obtains substantive evidence.

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Definitions:

Middle Paragraph

In writing, the part of a document or message that typically provides supporting details or arguments, situated between the introduction and conclusion.

Routine Request

A standard or regular request for information, services, or action within an organization or between individuals.

Explain And Justify

The process of clarifying how and why a particular conclusion was reached, providing reasons and evidence to support it.

Explanation Developed

A detailed account or interpretation of a concept, situation, or problem.