An Auditor Confirms a Representative Number of Open Accounts Receivable

question 65

Multiple Choice

An auditor confirms a representative number of open accounts receivable as of December 31 and investigates exceptions and comments noted by respondents.By this procedure,the auditor is most likely to learn of which of the following?

• A)One of the cashiers has been covering a personal embezzlement by lapping.
• B)One of the sales clerks has not been preparing charge slips for credit sales to family and friends.
• C)One of the EDP control clerks has been removing all sales invoices applicable to his account from the data file.
• D)The credit manager has misappropriated remittances from customers whose accounts have been written off.

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Definitions:

Accommodating

Adapting one's actions or decisions to consider the needs or wishes of others, often at the expense of one's own preferences.

Lose/Lose Conflict Management

A conflict resolution approach where all parties involved suffer losses or no one achieves their objectives.

Appropriate Arbitration

A fair and neutral method for resolving disputes through an independent third party, often employed when both sides agree to abide by the decision made.

Win/Win Strategy

A cooperative negotiation or conflict resolution approach where all parties seek solutions that address the interests of everyone involved, aiming for mutual benefit.