Which of the Following Audit Procedures Is the Most Effective

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following audit procedures is the most effective when testing sales for understatement?

• A)Scrutinize the accounts receivable aged trial balance.
• B)Confirm a sample of recorded accounts receivable.
• C)Trace a sample of shipping documents to sales invoices recorded in the sales journal.
• D)Vouch a sample of recorded sales from the sales journal to shipping documents.

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