Which of the Following Procedures Would Provide the Most Reliable

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would provide the most reliable audit evidence?

• A)Inquiries of the client's accounting staff held in private.
• B)Inspection of pre-numbered client shipping documents.
• C)Inspection of bank statements obtained directly from the client's financial institution.
• D)Analytical procedures performed by auditors on the client's trial balance.

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