An Auditor Should Perform Alternative Procedures to Substantiate the Existence

question 15

Multiple Choice

An auditor should perform alternative procedures to substantiate the existence of accounts receivable when

• A) no reply to a positive confirmation request is received.
• B) no reply to a negative confirmation request is received.
• C) collectibility of the receivables is in doubt.
• D) pledging of the receivables is probable.

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Definitions:

Torture

The act of inflicting severe physical or psychological pain on someone as a means of punishment, coercion, or obtaining information.

Israel

A country in the Middle East, established in 1948, known for its rich historical and cultural heritage as well as its ongoing geopolitical significance.

Targeted Assassinations

The premeditated killing of specific individuals, often for political, military, or ideological reasons, usually by governments or their agents.

CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency; a U.S. government agency responsible for foreign intelligence and covert operations.