Which Statement Below Is True with Regards to an Audit

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is true with regards to an audit trail?

• A)An audit trail begins with the general journal.
• B)An audit trail provides the means to check the accuracy and validity of ledger postings.
• C)An audit trail is a summary of recorded transactions.
• D)An audit trail is automatically created in every computer-based information system.

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Definitions:

Accounting Equation

A fundamental financial principle representing the relationship between an entity’s assets, liabilities, and equity; expressed as Assets = Liabilities + Equity.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing the owners' share of the company.

Statement

A written record detailing the financial performance or position of a company at a specific point in time.

Multiple-Step Income Statement

An income statement that separates operating revenues and expenses from non-operating ones, highlighting various components of net income.