Tobias Appel Is Trying to Ensure That He Can Review

question 21

Multiple Choice

Tobias Appel is trying to ensure that he can review controls over purchasing transactions. In addition, he would like to substantiate the dollar amounts he is reviewing. What type of procedures can he perform that will provide evidence as to whether a control is effective as well as if an item is being recorded properly?

• A) statistical sampling
• B) dual purpose tests
• C) test of balances
• D) test of controls

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Definitions:

Interindustry Competition

The competition for sales between the products of one industry and the products of another industry.

Oligopolistic Industries

Markets dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to a high level of market concentration.

Bidding Down

The process where the price of an item, service, or contract decreases due to competitive bidding, for example, in auctions or procurement processes.

Particular Product

A specific item or good that is produced and available for sale or distribution.