CPA · Question 10 · Area II: Risk Assessment
Scenario: During the audit of a nonissuer, the auditor identifies a fraud risk related to management override of controls. To address this risk, the auditor plans to test journal entries.<br/><br/>Which of the following characteristics would MOST likely lead the auditor to select a specific journal entry for testing?
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The entry is a recurring monthly depreciation adjustment calculated by the fixed asset module.
The entry was posted on a weekend by a user who does not normally make journal entries, and it has a round-number value.
The entry is supported by a purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice matching the amount.
The entry relates to the recording of payroll expense consistent with the prior pay period.
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