In connection with the planning phase of an audit engagement, which of the following statements is always correct? a. Final staffing decisions must be made prior to completion of the planning stage b. Observation of inventory count should be performed at year-end c. A portion of the audit of a continuing audit client can be performed at interim dates d. An engagement should not be accepted after the client’s financial year-end

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Audit Procedures

Audit Procedures are methods and techniques performed by the auditor to determine the quality of financial information of clients, thereby expressing an opinion on true & fair view of financial statements and entity position. They are identified and applied at the planning stage of audit after determining audit objectives, scope, approach, and risk assessment.