Analytical Procedures Can Be Very Effective in Detecting Inventory Fraud

question 107

Multiple Choice

Analytical procedures can be very effective in detecting inventory fraud. Which of the following analytical procedures would not be useful in detecting fraud?

• A) gross margin percentage
• B) inventory turnover
• C) cost of sales percentage
• D) accounts receivable turnover

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