An Auditor's Analytical Procedures Most Likely Would Be Facilitated If

question 567

Multiple Choice

An auditor's analytical procedures most likely would be facilitated if the entity:

• A) Segregates obsolete inventory before the physical inventory count.
• B) Uses a standard cost system that produces variance reports.
• C) Corrects material weaknesses in internal control before the beginning of the audit.
• D) Develops its data from sources solely within the entity.

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