When Determining the Timing of the Accounts Receivable Confirmations

question 72

Multiple Choice

When determining the timing of the accounts receivable confirmations,

• A) the receivables cannot be confirmed at an interim date.
• B) if accounts receivable are confirmed before year-end, the auditor typically prepares a roll-forward schedule.
• C) if the receivables are confirmed at an interim date, they must also be confirmed at year-end.
• D) if internal controls are adequate, the accounts receivable must be confirmed at year-end.

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Definitions:

Compounded

In finance, referring to the process where interest is calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Stated Interest

The annual interest rate declared on a financial instrument, such as a loan or bond, not accounting for compounding or fees.

Pure Discount Loan

A loan where the borrower receives an amount less than the principal value and repays the principal amount at maturity with no additional interest.

Single Lump Sum

A one-time payment of money, opposed to a series of payments made over time. This term is often used in finance for describing investments or payouts.