A client erroneously recorded a large purchase twice. Which of the following internal accounting control measures would be most likely to detect this error in a timely and efficient manner? A. Sending written quarterly confirmations to all vendors, B. Reconciling vendors' monthly statements with subsidiary payable ledger accounts. C. Footing the purchases journal D. Tracing totals from the purchases journal to the ledger accounts

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