When Well-Maintained Perpetual Inventory Records Are Verified Periodically by the Client

question 62

Multiple Choice

When well-maintained perpetual inventory records are verified periodically by the client by comparisons with physical counts, what is the appropriate timing of the auditor's observation procedures?

• A) Either during the period under audit or at the balance sheet date.
• B) Either during or after the end of the period under audit.
• C) Only at the balance sheet date.
• D) Only during the end of the period under audit.

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