Which of the following audit techniques would most likely provide an auditor with the least assurance about the effectiveness of the operation of a control? Multiple Choice A.Walkthrough. B.Observation of entity personnel. C. Reperformance of the control by the auditor. D.Inquiry of entity personnel.

Which of the following audit techniques would most likely provide an auditor with the least assurance about the effectiveness of the operation of a control? Multiple Choice A.Walkthrough. B.Observation of entity personnel. C. Reperformance of the control by the auditor. D.Inquiry of entity personnel.

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach to Conducting a Quality Audit

10th Edition

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Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter6: A Framework For Audit Evidence

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