Which of the Following Procedures Would an Auditor Least Likely

question 855

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would an auditor least likely perform before the balance sheet date?

• A) Confirmation of accounts payable.
• B) Observation of merchandise inventory.
• C) Assessment of the risk of material misstatement.
• D) Identification of related parties.

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