An Auditor Is Performing an Analytical Procedure That Involves Comparing

question 58

Multiple Choice

An auditor is performing an analytical procedure that involves comparing a client's account balances over time.This technique is referred to as:

• A)Vertical analysis.
• B)Horizontal analysis.
• C)Cross-sectional analysis.
• D)Comparison analysis.

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