Which of the Following Audit Techniques Most Likely Would Provide

question 818

Multiple Choice

Which of the following audit techniques most likely would provide an auditor with the most assurance about the effectiveness of the operation of internal control?

• A) Confirmation with outside parties.
• B) Inquiry of client personnel.
• C) Recomputation of account balance amounts.
• D) Observation of client personnel.

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Definitions:

Volcanic Eruption

The process of magma, ash, and gases being expelled from a volcano, which can have significant impacts on landscapes, atmospheres, and human populations.

Oversteepening

A geomorphological process where slopes become excessively steep in relation to the stability of their materials and gravitational forces, often leading to landslides.

Mineral Deposit

A mass of naturally occurring rocks and other materials that are especially rich in some commodity that might be valuable.

Leaching

The separation or dissolution of soluble constituents from a rock, sediment, or soil by percolation of water.