Preparing for an Inventory Observation in the Audit of Inventory

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Essay

Preparing for an inventory observation In the audit of inventory the auditor must perform important procedures prior to the actual observation.Identify the steps the auditor must take prior to the day the inventory is actually counted.

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Definitions:

Cash Distribution

The payment of earnings or capital to shareholders, partners, or owners in the form of cash.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances of all ledgers accounts in two columns, debit and credit, ensuring that the total debits equal total credits.

Ledger

A compilation or record of financial transactions kept in a book or collection of accounts.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.