A Positive Confirmation Is More Reliable Evidence Than a Negative

question 108

Multiple Choice

A positive confirmation is more reliable evidence than a negative confirmation because

• A) fewer confirmations can be sent out.
• B) the auditor has a document which can be used in court.
• C) the debtor's lack of response indicates agreement with the stated balance.
• D) follow-up procedures are performed if a response is not received from the debtor.

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Definitions:

Depressed

A state characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, often accompanied by a lack of energy and difficulty in maintaining concentration or interest in life.

Cortisol

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone" because its levels increase in response to stress and anxiety.

High Levels

A term indicating that the quantity, degree, or rate of something is above normal or average.

Compulsion

A psychological condition characterized by the irresistible urge to perform certain actions repeatedly, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.