The following are specific balance-related audit objectives applied to the audit of accounts receivable (a through h)
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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
Required
For each specific balance-related audit objective, identify the appropriate management assertion.
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Auditing and Assurance services an integrated approach
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