Which of the Following Is NOT a Procedure That the Auditor

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a procedure that the auditor should perform related to the physical inventory count?

• A) Document the first and last tag numbers used.
• B) Take notations of all items that appear to be obsolete or are in questionable condition.
• C) Make counts of all items and record the counts for subsequent tracing into the client's inventory compilation.
• D) Observe whether there is any physical movement of goods during the counting of the inventory.

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Archaea

A category of unicellular microorganisms that are genetically different from bacteria and eukaryotes, typically thriving in harsh conditions.

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms that lack a membrane-bound nucleus and other organelles.

Eukaryotes

Beings that have cells which include a nucleus and different organelles, all surrounded by membranes.

Lac Operon

A group of genes in bacteria controlled by a single promoter, involved in lactose metabolism and regulation of gene expression.