The following additional information is obtained from independent sources and the client’s records as a means of investigating the controller’s explanations:       Jones Drugs ($ in thousands) Industry Gross _         Drug Sales   Non-drug sale   Drug cost of sales   Non-drug cost of sale Industry Gross Profit Percent for Retailers of Drugs and Related Products 2011 5,126 9,085 3,045 6,178 32.7 2010 5,051 7,865 2,919 5,347 32.9 2009 4,821 6,641 2,791 4,522 33.0 2008 4,619 5,732 2,665 3,908 33.2                     Evaluate the explanation provided by Adams. Show calculations to support your conclusions. Which specific aspects of the client’s financial statements require intensive investigation in this audit?

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The following additional information is obtained from independent sources and the client’s records as a means of investigating the controller’s explanations:

 

 

 

Jones Drugs ($ in thousands)

Industry Gross

_

 

 

 

 

Drug Sales

 

Non-drug sale

 

Drug cost of sales

 

Non-drug cost of sale

Industry Gross Profit Percent for Retailers of Drugs and Related Products

2011

5,126

9,085

3,045

6,178

32.7

2010

5,051

7,865

2,919

5,347

32.9

2009

4,821

6,641

2,791

4,522

33.0

2008

4,619

5,732

2,665

3,908

33.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Evaluate the explanation provided by Adams. Show calculations to support your conclusions.
  2. Which specific aspects of the client’s financial statements require intensive investigation in this audit?
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