The Most Reliable Evidence from Confirmations Is Obtained When They

question 41

Multiple Choice

The most reliable evidence from confirmations is obtained when they are sent

• A) as close to the balance sheet date as possible.
• B) at various times throughout the year to different segments of the sample, so that the entire sample is representative of account balances scattered throughout the year.
• C) several months before the year-end, so the auditor will have adequate time to perform alternate procedures if they are required.
• D) at various times throughout the year to the same group in the sample, so that the sample will not have a time bias.

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