In general, an auditor is more likely to use audit data analytics (ADA) when which of the following conditions exist?
A)Evidence to support the audit test is available in electronic form.
B)Relevant data is reliable and internal controls over the reliability of data are strong.
C)Relevant data is clean or can be cleaned up easily.
D)All of these answer choices are correct.

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All of the answer choices given are conditions that would make an auditor more likely to use audit data analytics (ADA). When evidence is in electronic form, it can be analyzed using ADA more easily than if it were in paper form. Reliable data is essential to any audit, and ADA can help auditors identify inconsistencies, errors, and potential fraud quickly. Finally, clean data allows auditors to put more trust in the results of their analysis. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct.

In General, an Auditor Is More Likely to Use Audit