Question

The audit working papers often include a client-prepared, aged trial balance of accounts receivable as of the balance sheet date. This aging is best used by the auditors to:
A. Consider internal control over credit sales.
B. Test the accuracy of recorded charge sales.
C. Estimate credit losses.
D. Verify the validity of the recorded receivables.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Estimate credit losses.

Explanation:

the client prepared aged triad balance of account receivable is generally included in audit documents so that the evaluation of estimated credit losses can be done.

Therefore, This aging is best used by the auditors to Estimate credit losses.