Auditing: Accounts Receivable Confirmation

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What is the primary purpose of sending accounts receivable confirmation letters to a client's customers?

  • To confirm the existence of the client's accounts receivable (correct)
  • To verify the completeness of the client's transactions
  • To assess the valuation of the client's assets
  • To evaluate the client's internal control systems

Which audit procedure is most directly related to sending accounts receivable confirmation letters?

  • Audit of inventory
  • Audit of accounts payable
  • Audit of cash
  • Audit of accounts receivable (correct)

What is the primary benefit of sending accounts receivable confirmation letters to a client's customers?

  • Increased efficiency in the audit process
  • Enhanced audit evidence about the existence of accounts receivable (correct)
  • Better internal control over the client's accounts receivable
  • Improved accuracy of financial statements

Why do auditors use accounts receivable confirmation letters?

<p>To obtain evidence about the existence of accounts receivable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sending accounts receivable confirmation letters and the auditor's assessment of the client's financial statements?

<p>It provides evidence about the existence of accounts receivable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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