When Should Auditors Not Perform Alternative Procedures in Testing the Accounts

question 24

Multiple Choice

When should auditors not perform alternative procedures in testing the accounts receivable balance?

• A)When customers do not return positive confirmation requests
• B)When customers do not return negative confirmation requests
• C)When confirmations are deemed to be ineffective as an audit procedure
• D)When confirmations are too costly to use

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