Tracing Is a Specific Type of Document Inspection Whereby the Auditor

question 53

Multiple Choice

Tracing is a specific type of document inspection whereby the auditor verifies whether the document:

• A) has been posted to the relevant accounting records.
• B) is supported by appropriate source documents.
• C) is mathematically accurate.
• D) proves ownership of the underlying asset or liability.

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Definitions:

Statistical Association

A measure of the relationship between two or more variables.

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Contact with or absorption of substances that can cause harm to living organisms.

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A physical and psychological dependency on nicotine, a stimulating and addictive substance found in tobacco.