The Auditor Need Not Consider the Implications of Electronic Data

question 54

True/False

The auditor need not consider the implications of electronic data processing on material account balances and transaction classes.

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Definitions:

General Journal

A comprehensive accounting ledger that records all financial transactions of a company in chronological order before they are transferred to specific accounts.

General Ledger

A collection of a company's financial accounts, where transactions are recorded in separate accounts to maintain a comprehensive financial record.

Explanation Column

A column in accounting ledgers or financial reports where details are provided to explain the nature or reason for a transaction.

Computerized Accounting System

A software-based method that provides automatic bookkeeping and accounting for business transactions, improving accuracy and efficiency over manual methods.