Credit memos reduce A/R (accounts receivable) by crediting the account, and it writes off the invoice. Credit memos are created when a product is returned. This also records a debit to the Sales Returns and Allowances account.

You have noticed that the A/R clerk has created an abnormally high number of credit memos. You also notice the inventory does not reflect the additional inventory resulting from the sales returns and allowances.

• What would you do, and how would you document your decision?