Identify the Types of Substantive Procedures Used by the Auditor

question 79

Essay

Identify the types of substantive procedures used by the auditor to test accounts payable and accrued expenses. Provide an example of how the auditor may use each substantive procedure. Identify if any of the substantive procedures can be used as a test of controls or a dual-purpose test.

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Definitions:

Intervening Causes

Events that occur after a defendant's negligent act and contribute to a plaintiff's injury, potentially affecting liability and damages.

Superseding Causes

Events or actions that intervene in a chain of causation and prevent an actor from being liable for harm to another.

Harm

Refers to damage or injury that affects someone or something's well-being or functionality.

Abnormally Dangerous Activity

An abnormally dangerous activity is any activity that inherently involves a high risk of harm or injury to people or property, even when all possible safety measures are taken.