Cravens Was Asked to Perform the First Audit of a Wholesale

question 44

Multiple Choice

Cravens was asked to perform the first audit of a wholesale business that does not maintain perpetual inventory records. Cravens has observed the current inventory but has not observed the physical inventory at the previous year-end date and concludes that the opening inventory balance, which is not auditable, is a material factor in the determination of cost of goods sold for the current year. Cravens will probably

• A) Decline the engagement.
• B) Express an unqualified/unmodified opinion on the balance sheet and income statement except for inventory.
• C) Issue a disclaimer of opinion.
• D) Issue an adverse opinion.

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Definitions:

Credit Terms

The conditions under which credit will be extended to a customer, including the repayment time frame and any interest or finance charges.

Credit Terms

Conditions under which credit is extended by a seller to a buyer, detailing the repayment period, discount for early payment, and the due date.

Controlling Accounts

Controlling accounts are general ledger accounts that summarize the balances of a group of subsidiary accounts in a double-entry bookkeeping system.

Accounts Receivable

An asset account that records amounts to be received from customers for goods sold or services rendered on credit.