An Auditor Will Usually Trace the Details of the Test

question 62

Multiple Choice

An auditor will usually trace the details of the test counts made during the observation of the physical inventory count to a final inventory schedule. This audit procedure is undertaken to provide evidence that items physically present and observed by the auditor at the time of the physical inventory count are:

• A)owned by the entity.
• B)not obsolete.
• C)physically present at the time of the preparation of the final inventory schedule.
• D)included in the final inventory schedule.

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Definitions:

Unearned Rent

Income received by a landlord for rent that has not yet been earned because the period of occupancy has not yet occurred.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt that an individual or company owes to another party.

Asset

An economic resource owned or controlled by an entity that is expected to provide future economic benefits.

Income Summary

An account in the ledger that aggregates all the revenues and expenses for the period, used to transfer net income or loss to owner's equity.