To establish the existence and rights of a long-term investment in the common stock of a publicly
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To establish the existence and rights of a long-term investment in the common stock of a publicly traded company, an auditor ordinarily performs a security count or
a. Relies on the client's internal controls if the auditor has reasonable assurance that the control activities are being applied as prescribed.
b. Confirms the number of shares owned that are held by an independent custodian.
c. Determines the market price per share at the balance sheet date from published quotations.
d. Confirms the number of shares owned with the issuing company.
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Auditing And Assurance Services
ISBN: 9780073527086
7th Edition
Authors: William MessierSteven Glover
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