A Major Concern of the Auditors Is Obtaining Evidence About

question 18

Essay

A major concern of the auditors is obtaining evidence about the completeness of recorded accounts payable.
a.Describe the reason that the auditors are concerned with the completeness of accounts payable.
b.Describe three ways in which the auditors establish the completeness of accounts payable.

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Definitions:

Bank Reconciliations

The process of comparing and matching the balance of an accounting record (ledger) with the corresponding bank statement, identifying and rectifying any discrepancies.

Cash Account

A type of financial account that records cash transactions, including the receipt and spending of cash.

Check Register

A record, often part of a ledger or accounting software, used to track checks issued, deposits, and current account balances.

Cleared

Refers to transactions that have been reconciled and confirmed by a bank or financial institution, indicating that funds have been successfully transferred.