In verifying debits to perpetual inventory records of a non-manufacturing company, the auditor would investigate the
A client's physical count of inventories was higher than the inventory quantities per the perpetual records. This situation could be the results of the failure to record
A bookkeeper perpetrated a theft by preparing erroneous W-2 forms. The bookkeeper's FICA withheld was overstated by $500.00 and the FICA withheld from all other employees was understated. Which of the following is an audit procedure which would detect such a fraud?
A surprise observation by an auditor of a client's regular distribution of payroll checks is primarily designed to satisfy the auditor that
Periodic or cycle counts of selected inventory times are made at various times during the year rather than single inventory count at year end. Which of the following is necessary if the auditor plans to observe inventories at interim dates?