An Auditor Should Normally Perform Alternative Procedures to Substantiate the Existence

question 85

Multiple Choice

An auditor should normally perform alternative procedures to substantiate the existence of accounts receivable when:

• A)no reply to a positive confirmation request is received.
• B)no reply to a negative confirmation request is received.
• C)collectability of the receivables is in doubt.
• D)pledging of the receivables is probable.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In research and experiments, the variable expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Marketing Experiments

The process of conducting tests or trials in marketing to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, campaigns, or practices.

Marketing Metrics

Quantitative measures used to monitor and evaluate the performance of marketing activities and campaigns.