Practice mode Audit Evidence

Which of the following is the least persuasive type of audit evidence?

Correct answer D. Carbon copies of sales invoices inspected by the auditor

Explanation

Carbon copies of sales invoices are generated and held internally by the client, so they are more open to manipulation than evidence from third parties or auditor computations.

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