Analytical Procedures Are One Type of Evidence-Gathering Procedure

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Essay

Analytical procedures are one type of evidence-gathering procedure. According to auditing standards, there are five general forms of analytical procedures. Auditing standards also provide examples of five sources of information for analytical procedures.
Required:
A. Describe three of the five general forms of analytical procedures.
B. For each form, describe a typical source of the information for the form.
C. For each source, include any questions or concerns an auditor would have about the reliability or relevancy of the source.

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating the short-term financial health of the business.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its debtors for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Accounts Payable

The amount of money owed by a company to its creditors for goods and services purchased on credit, typically due within a short period of time.

Equivalent Annual Cost

A cost calculation method that is used to compare the cost effectiveness of different investments or projects with different lifespans.