The Audit Team Asks Management for Original Documents Related to Sales

question 81

Multiple Choice

The audit team asks management for original documents related to sales contracts.Despite the team's persistence,management does not supply the documents for over two weeks.With the use of professional skepticism,what should this audit team be most concerned with as it relates to the documents?

• A)The need to complete the audit within a specified period of time.
• B)Management's possible use of the time to fabricate the documents.
• C)Discrepancies of the evidence.
• D)Conflicting evidence.

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Definitions:

Social Discord

Strife or disagreement within a society, often arising from differences in beliefs, interests, or values, leading to conflict or tension.

Structural Differentiation

The process of dividing an organization into smaller units or departments that specialize in specific tasks or functions.

Unresolved Prior Conflicts

Disagreements or disputes from the past that have not been addressed or resolved, often leading to ongoing tension or issues.