Of the following, which is the least reliable type of audit evidence?
A)Documents mailed by outsiders to the auditor.
B)Correspondence between the auditor and third party vendors.
C)Asking the controller about an end of period adjustment.
D)Computations made by the auditor.

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Asking the controller about an end of period adjustment is considered the least reliable type of audit evidence because it is based on verbal communication and lacks independent verification.

Of the Following, Which Is the Least Reliable Type of Audit