The following are specific balance-related audit objectives applied to the audit of accounts receivable (a through h)

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The following are specific balance-related audit objectives applied to the audit of accounts receivable (a through h) and management assertions about account balances (1 through 4). The list referred to in the specific balance-related audit objectives is the list of the accounts receivable from each customer at the balance sheet date.
Specific Balance-Related Audit Objective
a. There are no unrecorded receivables.
b. Receivables have not been sold or discounted.
c. Uncollectible accounts have been provided for.
d. Receivables that have become uncollectible have been written off.
e. All accounts on the list are expected to be collected within 1 year.
f. The total of the amounts on the accounts receivable listing agrees with the general ledger balance for accounts receivable.
g.
All accounts on the list arose from the normal course of business and are not due from related parties.
h. Sales cutoff at year-end is proper.
Management Assertion about Account Balances
1. Existence
2. Completeness
3. Valuation and allocation
4. Rights and obligations

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For each specific balance-related audit objective, identify the appropriate management assertion.

Accounts Receivable
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Balance Sheet
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