Samru Has Been Assigned the Sales Cycle as Part of an Audit

question 47

Essay

Samru has been assigned the sales cycle as part of an audit team.He will be evaluating several key controls in the sales cycle and conducting tests of detail for accounts receivable.Samru has been told to look at 15 customers with respect to the credit limit approval process (a test of control).Then,he has been told to use dual purpose tests for the rest of his testing.
Required:
Explain the relationship between tests of controls,dual purpose tests,and tests of details.

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Definitions:

Conservative Financing

A strategy prioritizing lower risk financing options, typically involving higher equity and lower debt levels to minimize insolvency risks.

Long-term Securities

Financial instruments that typically have a maturity period of more than one year and are used to finance longer-term investments.

Temporary Working Capital

The additional working capital needed to support fluctuations in business activity above the normal level.

Capital Requirement

The amount of capital a bank or financial institution must hold to shield against financial risk and comply with regulatory standards.