Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding the Audit

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the audit of dividends?

• A) The emphasis is on the ending balance in the dividends account.
• B) When auditors verify that the dividends are paid to stockholders that exist, they are concerned with the completeness objective.
• C) If the client uses a transfer agent to disburse dividends, the total can be traced to a cash disbursement entry to the agent and also confirmed.
• D) All of the above are correct statements.

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