Confirmation of accounts receivable is generally accepted auditing procedure. In performing this procedure, auditors use positive confirmations or negative confirmations or a combination of both. a. Describe and explain three conditions which should exist for the auditors to use the negative form of request. b. If a response is not received to an initial positive confirmation request, describe the action that should be taken by the auditors, including a discussion of alternative auditing procedures. Explain thoroughly. Correct answers without detailed explanation will be marked O