Which of the Following Procedures Would an Auditor Most Likely

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would an auditor most likely rely on to verify management's assertion of completeness?

• A)Comparing a sample of shipping documents to related sales invoices.
• B)Reviewing a standard bank confirmation.
• C)Confirming a sample of recorded receivables by direct communication with the debtors.
• D)Observing the client's distribution of payroll cheques.

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Definitions:

Performance Accomplishment

Achievements or outcomes that demonstrate an individual's or group's effective execution of tasks, often measured against pre-defined standards or goals.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcomes of their actions.

Motivation Components

The various elements that drive an individual's behavior towards achieving specific goals, including intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

Lower-order Need

Basic physiological and safety needs that individuals seek to fulfill before addressing more complex desires or psychological aspects.