Which of the Following Procedures Is least likely to Help

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures is least likely to help auditors to assess the adequacy of management's accounting estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts?

• A)Investigate confirmation exceptions for indication of amounts in dispute.
• B)Review accounts which have been written off as uncollectible prior to year-end.
• C)Investigate credit ratings for large accounts receivable.
• D)Discuss with the credit manager the current status of doubtful accounts.

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Definitions:

Descent Confers Authority

A principle in certain societies where social status, rights, and leadership roles are determined by one's lineage or family heritage.

Phratry

A social unit or grouping larger than a family but smaller than a tribe, often linked by common descent, marriage, or ritual.

Unilineal Descent Group

A kinship group in which membership is inherited through either the maternal or paternal line only.

Original Lineage

The initial or ancestral line of descent or development, often referring to the earliest known ancestors in a family or species' evolutionary history.