An Examination of the Balance in the Accounts Payable Account

question 70

Multiple Choice

An examination of the balance in the accounts payable account is ordinarily not designed to:

• A)determine that the amounts represent obligations of the company.
• B)verify that accounts payable were properly authorized.
• C)ascertain the reasonableness of recorded liabilities.
• D)determine that all existing liabilities at the balance sheet date have been recorded.

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