When Labor Is a Material Factor in Inventory Valuation, the Auditor

question 93

Multiple Choice

When labor is a material factor in inventory valuation, the auditor should place special emphasis on testing the internal controls concerning

• A) fictitious employees.
• B) authorization of wage rates.
• C) proper classification of payroll transactions.
• D) completeness of recorded transactions.

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