An Auditor Is Comparing the Write-Off of Uncollectible Accounts as a Percentage

question 40

Multiple Choice

An auditor is comparing the write-off of uncollectible accounts as a percentage of total accounts receivable with previous years. A possible misstatement this procedure could uncover is

• A) overstatement or understatement of sales.
• B) overstatement or understatement of accounts receivable.
• C) overstatement or understatement of bad debt expense.
• D) overstatement or understatement of sales returns and allowances.

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