In Which of the Following Circumstances Would the Use of the Negative

question 87

Multiple Choice

In which of the following circumstances would the use of the negative form of accounts receivable confirmation most likely be justified?

• A)A substantial number of accounts may be in dispute and the accounts receivable balance arises from sales to a few major customers.
• B)A substantial number of accounts may be in dispute and the accounts receivable balance arises from sales to many customers with small balances.
• C)A small number of accounts may be in dispute and the accounts receivable balance arises from sales to a few major customers.
• D)A small number of accounts may be in dispute and the accounts receivable balance arises from sales to many customers with small balances.

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

An individual's personal gain or advantage, often motivating their actions and decision-making processes.

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in a way that is most beneficial to themselves, prioritizing their own interests.

Teleological Philosophies

Ethical theories focused on the outcomes or goals of actions to determine their morality, essentially aligning with consequentialism but with broader applications.

Consequentialism

An ethical theory that judges whether something is right or wrong based on the consequences of the actions.