If the Auditor Concludes That the Physical Controls Over Inventory

question 39

Multiple Choice

If the auditor concludes that the physical controls over inventory are so inadequate that inventory will be difficult to count,the auditor should

• A)inquire of management the additional controls that can be put in place to enable a better count to be carried out.
• B)conduct additional control tests over the pricing and compilation of inventory to obtain a higher degree of accuracy.
• C)rely on the perpetual inventory master files rather than the physical count.
• D)expand the observation of physical inventory tests to ensure that an adequate count is carried out.

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Identify the drivers of investment demand and understand how they shift the investment demand curve.

Understand the role and impact of bond rating agencies on the bond market.

Calculate and analyze the yield to maturity (YTM) of bonds.

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