This Is Your First Audit of Storm Ltd

question 18

Multiple Choice

This is your first audit of Storm 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.

---

Definitions:

FOB Shipping Point

A term in shipping agreements where the buyer is responsible for the goods and their transportation cost as soon as they leave the seller's premises.

Ownership of Merchandise

The legal right or title to goods and inventory held by a business for sale.

Multiple-Step Income Statement

A detailed financial statement that separates operating revenues and expenses from non-operating ones, providing insights into a company's financial activities.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting operating expenses.