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Chapter C6, Problem 1DQ
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Indicate the steps that an auditor should take while testing the cash balances deposited with the financial institutions.

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The following are the steps that an auditor should take while testing the cash balances deposited with the financial institutions:

  • Obtain client permission and request for the confirmation from the banks about the cash balances deposited by client in those financial institutions or banks.
  • Verify the correct bank address in order to avoid the misdirection by the client.
  • Instruct the bank officials to not disclose the client personnel about the confirmations through mail, and maintain direct communication.
  • Instruct the bank officials to return the responses to the audit firm, not to the client.

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