Diane Smith, CA, performed tests of controls and substantive tests of transactions for sales for the month

Question:

Diane Smith, CA, performed tests of controls and substantive tests of transactions for sales for the month of September in an audit of financial statements for the year ended 30 June 20X1. Based on the excellent results of both the tests of controls and the substantive tests of transactions, she decided to significantly reduce her substantive tests of details of balances at year-end. Evaluate this decision.

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