When Tracing a Sample of Shipping Documents from Throughout the Year

question 44

Multiple Choice

When tracing a sample of shipping documents from throughout the year to the details of the sales invoices and to the sales journal and customers' accounts receivable subsidiary ledger, the auditor is testing the ________ assertion.

• A)classification
• B)cutoff
• C)existence
• D)completeness

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Definitions:

Obsolescence

Obsolescence refers to the process or condition by which an object, service, or practice loses its value or utility due to aging, technological advancements, or changes in market preferences.

Present Value Factor

A factor used to calculate the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific rate of return.

Desired Rate

A term that can refer to the ideal or target interest rate set by an individual or institution, often in the context of investing or borrowing.

Average Rate of Return

A calculation used to estimate the profitability of an investment, expressed as a percentage of the initial cost of the investment.