Michele Teper is planning her audit for accounts payable. In the prior -year audit, Michele had decided
Question:
Michele Teper is planning her audit for accounts payable. In the prior -year audit, Michele had decided to mail 30 confirmations to Foot Fault suppliers. This represented approximately 10% of all the suppliers.
Required:
(a) In order to determine the appropriate audit procedures for Foot Fault with respect to ensuring all accounts payable are included in the account balance, identify (three) appropriate audit objectives.
(b) With respect to the use of confirmation for accounts payable, discuss whether there is a requirement to use confirmations in this situation. What could Michele
as an alternative to the use of Confirmations?
(c) If your answer to is no, identify 5 (five) situations where Michele could use Confirmations
Auditing and Assurance services an integrated approach
ISBN: 978-0132575959
14th Edition
Authors: Alvin a. arens, Randal j. elder, Mark s. Beasley