Which of the Following Audit Procedures Would Be the Most

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following audit procedures would be the most effective in testing for nonexistent employees?

• A) Trace transactions recorded in the payroll journal to the human resources department to determine employment status.
• B) Examine cancelled checks for proper endorsement.
• C) Recalculate net pay.
• D) Reconcile the disbursements in the payroll journal with the disbursements on the payroll bank statement.

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