In Auditing a Manufacturing Entity, Which of the Following Procedures

Multiple Choice

In auditing a manufacturing entity, which of the following procedures would an auditor least likely perform to determine whether slow-moving, defective, and obsolete items included in inventory are properly identified?

A) Test the computation of standard overhead rates.
B) Tour the manufacturing plant or production facility.
C) Compare inventory balances to anticipated sales volume.
D) Review inventory experience and trends.