Which of the Following Procedures Would an Auditor Most Likely

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would an auditor most likely perform in searching for unrecorded payables?

• A)Reconcile receiving reports with related cash payments made just prior to year-end.
• B)Contrast the ratio of accounts payable to purchases with the prior year's ratio.
• C)Vouch a sample of creditor balances to supporting invoices, receiving reports and purchase orders.
• D)For cash payments occurring after the balance sheet date, examine the date on the associated receiving report or vendor invoice to determine if it relates to the current audit period.

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