When Auditing Merchandise Inventory at Year-End,the Auditor Performs a Purchase

question 16

Multiple Choice

When auditing merchandise inventory at year-end,the auditor performs a purchase cutoff test to obtain evidence that

• A)all goods purchased before year-end are received before the physical inventory count.
• B)no goods held on consignment for customers are included in the inventory balance.
• C)no goods observed during the physical count are pledged or sold.
• D)all goods owned at year-end are included in the current period inventory balance.

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Definitions:

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is a measure used to indicate the profitability of a company, calculated as the company's net income divided by the number of outstanding shares of its common stock.

Par Preferred Stock

The value assigned to preferred stock for accounting purposes, not necessarily its market value.

Common Share

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The portion of the balance sheet that represents the equity interest of shareholders in the company, often referred to as shareholders' equity.