Discuss the audit procedures performed when testing the detail tie-in objective for accounts receivable, and explain why this objective is ordinarily tested before any other objectives for accounts receivable.

Discuss the audit procedures performed when testing the detail tie-in objective for accounts receivable, and explain why this objective is ordinarily tested before any other objectives for accounts receivable.


Answer:

When testing the detail tie-in objective for accounts receivable, the total column and the columns depicting the aging on the aged trial balance are footed, and the total is compared to the general ledger. In addition, a sample of individual balances on the aged trial balance should be traced to supporting documents to verify the customer’s name, balance, and proper aging. These tests are ordinarily done before any other tests to assure the auditor that the population being tested agrees with the general ledger and accounts receivable master file.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Examine the collapse of Han. What factors explain how this occurred? How influential in Han Dynasty on Chinese History?

JAD Advantages and Disadvantages

Summarize effective communication strategies in organizational hierarchies, and review the role and relevance of the organizational grapevine