In an Environment That Is Highly Automated, an Auditor Determines

Multiple Choice

In an environment that is highly automated, an auditor determines that it is not possible to reduce detection risk solely by substantive tests of transactions. Under these circumstances, the auditor most likely would:

A) Perform tests of controls to support a lower level of assessed control risk.
B) Increase the sample size to reduce sampling risk and detection risk.
C) Adjust the materiality level and consider the effect on inherent risk.
D) Apply analytical procedures and consider the effect on control risk.