Auditing and Assurance Services 9th Edition by Alvin Arens,Mark Beasley,Randy Elder

Exercise 6

During an audit engagement, Harper, CPA, has satisfactorily completed an examination of accounts payable and other liabilities and now plans to determine whether there are any loss contingencies arising from litigation, claims, or assessments.
Required:
What audit procedures should Harper follow with respect to the existence of loss contingencies arising from litigation, claims, and assessments? Do not discuss reporting requirements.
(AICPA, adapted)