Sunday, October 2, 2011

Auditing and Attestation Simulation 1

2.  Which of the following procedures would most likely be used to test Pablo's controls surrounding cash disbursements?
a.  Confirmation of year-end and cash balances.
b.  Analytical procedures applied to both interim and year-end cash balances.
c.  Observation of cash disbursement procedures coupled with appropriate inquiries.
d.  Review of Pablo's current procedures manual in conjunction with a review of the previous year's audit documentation.

Choice c is correct.  An auditor would likely use inquiry and observation to evaluate controls surrounding cash disbursements.
Choices 1 and 2 are incorrect.  Confirmation and analytical procedures applied

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