Auditors Can Perform Detail Tests of Control Audit Procedures to Determine

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Essay

Auditors can perform detail tests of control audit procedures to determine whether the client throughout the period of intended reliance is actually performing controls that are said to be in place and operating. What two characteristics must a detail test of controls audit procedure have in order to be successful?

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Definitions:

Warranty Expenses

Costs that a company anticipates or incurs due to the repair or replacement of defective products under warranty.

MACRS Depreciation

A method of accelerated depreciation allowed by the IRS for tax purposes, applicable to tangible assets over their useful lives.

Percentage-Of-Completion Method

An accounting method that recognizes revenue and expenses of long-term contracts as a percentage of work completed during the period.

Completed-Contract Method

This is an accounting method that recognizes revenues and expenses from a long-term contract only when the contract is completed.