Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Trigger an Investigative

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to trigger an investigative audit?

• A) An adverse opinion on financial statements.
• B) Mathematical errors.
• C) Discrepancies between purchase orders and receiving reports.
• D) Journal entries that fail to balance.

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Definitions:

Temperature

A measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a sample of matter, expressed in degrees Celsius, Fahrenheit, or Kelvin.

Gas Particles

Individual atoms or molecules that compose a gas, exhibiting random motion and spreading out to fill the volume of their container.

Motions

Movements or the act of changing place, position, or posture, often studied in the context of physics.

Continuous

Describes an unbroken or uninterrupted sequence or extent of something, often referring to processes, functions, or variables in mathematics or physics.