When a Risk Assessment Process Has Been Used to Construct

question 188

Multiple Choice

When a risk assessment process has been used to construct an audit engagement schedule, which of the following should receive attention first?

• A) The external auditors have requested assistance for their upcoming annual audit.
• B) A new accounts payable system is currently undergoing testing by the information technology department.
• C) Management has requested an investigation of possible lapping in receivables.
• D) The existing accounts payable system has not been audited over the past year.

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