Which of the Following Might Be Detected by Auditors' Cutoff

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be detected by auditors' cutoff review and examination of sales journal entries for several days prior to the balance sheet date?

• A)Lapping year-end accounts receivable.
• B)Inflating sales for the year.
• C)Kiting bank balances.
• D)Misappropriating merchandise.

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