An Auditor Vouched Data for a Sample of Employees in a Payroll

question 17

Multiple Choice

An auditor vouched data for a sample of employees in a payroll register to approved clock card/time sheet data to provide assurance that:

• A)payments to employees are computed at authorized rates.
• B)employees worked the number of hours for which they are paid.
• C)segregation of duties exists between the preparation and distribution of the payroll.
• D)internal controls relating to unclaimed payroll checks are operating effectively.

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