Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the principle "weakness" of using negative confirmations for your tests of details of balances for accounts receivable?
A) They can only be used for large balance accounts.
B) They cannot not be used when account balances "bunch" around a mean value.
C) Conclusions drawn from receiving no reply may not be correct.
D) Response rates are generally too low to draw any conclusions.
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