Multiple Choice
Which one of the following analytical procedures would be most useful in alerting the auditor to the possibility of obsolete inventory?
A) Compare gross margin percentage with previous years'.
B) Compare unit costs of inventory with previous years'.
C) Compare inventory turnover ratio with previous years'.
D) Compare current year manufacturing costs with previous years'.
Correct Answer:

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