When Perpetual Inventory Records Are Maintained in Quantities and in Dollars

question 46

Multiple Choice

When perpetual inventory records are maintained in quantities and in dollars and internal control over inventory is weak,the auditor would probably

• A) Want the client to schedule the physical inventory count at the end of the year.
• B) Insist that the client perform physical counts of inventory items several times during the year.
• C) Increase the extent of tests for unrecorded liabilities at the end of the year.
• D) Have to disclaim an opinion on the income statement for that year.

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