From Which of the Following Evidence-Gathering Audit Procedures Would an Auditor

question 106

Multiple Choice

From which of the following evidence-gathering audit procedures would an auditor obtain most assurance concerning the existence of inventories?

• A) observation of physical inventory counts
• B) written inventory representations from management
• C) confirmation of inventories in a public warehouse
• D) auditor's recomputation of inventory extensions

Identify and explain the legal doctrine of promissory estoppel and its application.

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Recognize exceptions to the rule requiring consideration, including promissory estoppel and modifications under the UCC.

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Definitions:

Develop Research Hypothesis

The process of formulating a specific, testable statement based on a theory to be examined in a study.

Independent Variable

The factor in a study or experiment that is intentionally altered to see its impact on the variable that is being measured.

Research Hypothesis

A specific, testable prediction about a presumed relationship between variables that the researcher seeks to investigate.