Which of the Following Audit Procedures Most Likely Would Provide

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following audit procedures most likely would provide an auditor with the most assurance about the effectiveness of the operation of an entity's internal control?

• A)Confirmation with outside parties.
• B)Inquiry of client personnel.
• C)Successful re-performance of the control activity.
• D)Observation of client personnel.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

The ability to compel or force someone to act in a certain way through threats, punishments, or control measures.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority that stems from an individual's role or position within an organization, allowing them to influence others based on their formal standing.

Expert Power

The ability to influence others based on the possession of knowledge, skills, or experience that others value.

Constructs Overlap

A situation where different theoretical concepts share similar meanings, attributes, or elements.