When Positive Confirmations Are Used, Auditing Standards Require Alternative Procedures

Multiple Choice

When positive confirmations are used, auditing standards require alternative procedures for confirmations not returned by the customer. Which of the following would not be considered an alternative procedure?

A) Send a second confirmation request.
B) Examine subsequent cash receipts to determine if the receivable has been paid.
C) Examine shipping documents to verify that the merchandise was shipped.
D) Examine sales invoice to verify the actual issuance of a sales invoice and the actual date of the billing.