This Is Your First Audit of XYZ Ltd

question 44

Multiple Choice

This is your first audit of XYZ Ltd. During the initial planning you have discovered that the client lacks receiving reports and a policy as to the timing within which to record purchases. You have also observed that there are many adjusting entries to accounts payable, which is a material balance. The audit assertion most at risk when auditing accounts payable is:

• A) existence.
• B) valuation and allocation.
• C) completeness.
• D) rights and obligations.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activities, such as materials and labor.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Research And Development

Research and development (R&D) refer to the activities companies undertake to innovate and introduce new products and services.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of an alternative that is foregone to pursue a certain action, representing the benefits that could have been received from the chosen alternative.