AUDITING & ASSURANCE SERVICES CONNECT AC
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Author: MESSIER
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.21MCQ
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Concept Introduction:Auditor provides his opinion on the basis of the conclusion drawn from the audit evidences obtained during the process of the audit. Some audit evidences are received from the third party and some from the management. Management representation letter is also a kind of the evidence for the auditor.
To choose: The least reliable audit evidence.
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Which of the following types of audit evidence is the least persuasive?
a. Bank statements obtained from the client.
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O c. Prenumbered purchase order forms.
O d. Correspondence from the client's attorney about litigation.
Test counts of inventory performed by the auditor.
Which of the following types of audit evidence can be considered the least reliable?
a.Purchase order forms with significant alterations.
b.Physical counts of inventory observed by the auditor.
c.Bank statements obtained from the client company's bank.
d.Correspondence from the client's attorney about litigation
List two examples of audit evidence the auditor can use in supportof each of the following:a. Recorded amount of entries in the acquisitions journalb. Physical existence of inventoryc. Accuracy of accounts receivabled. Ownership of fixed assetse. Liability for accounts payablef. Obsolescence of inventoryg. Existence of petty cash
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