23. Analytical procedures used to form an overall audit conclusion generally include A. Considering unusual or unexpected account balances that were not previously identified. B. Performing tests of transactions to corroborate management's financial statement assertions. C. Gathering evidence concerning account balances that have not changed from the prior year. D. Retesting controls that appeared to be ineffective during the assessment of control risk.

23. Analytical procedures used to form an overall audit conclusion generally include A. Considering unusual or unexpected account balances that were not previously identified. B. Performing tests of transactions to corroborate management's financial statement assertions. C. Gathering evidence concerning account balances that have not changed from the prior year. D. Retesting controls that appeared to be ineffective during the assessment of control risk.

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23. Analytical procedures used to form an overall
audit conclusion generally include
A. Considering unusual or unexpected account
balances that were not previously identified.
B.
Performing tests of transactions to corroborate
management's financial statement assertions.
C. Gathering evidence concerning account
balances that have not changed from the prior
year.
D. Retesting controls that appeared to be
ineffective during the assessment of control
risk.

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