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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #211

Which of the following manual audit approaches describes testing the validity of a document by following it backward to a previously prepared record?

The correct answer is C. Vouching. Vouching is the manual audit approach that involves testing the validity of a document by following it backward to a previously prepared record. This method helps auditors verify the authenticity and accuracy of transactions by tracing them back to their source documents, such…

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Question

Which of the following manual audit approaches describes testing the validity of a document by following it backward to a previously prepared record?

Options

  • ATracing
  • BReperformance
  • CVouching
  • DWalkthrough

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • C
    95% (39)
  • D
    2% (1)

Explanation

Vouching is the manual audit approach that involves testing the validity of a document by following it backward to a previously prepared record. This method helps auditors verify the authenticity and accuracy of transactions by tracing them back to their source documents, such as invoices, receipts, or purchase orders. Vouching is commonly used to detect errors or fraud.

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#vouching#audit techniques#document testing#validity testing

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