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This Question Tests Your Ability to Perceive the Place(s)where Potential

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This question tests your ability to perceive the place(s)where potential problems may exist and the type of problem (overstatement or understatement)that may exist.
Required: For each of the items below,identify the account(s)that need(s)to be audited carefully and the reason;for example,"potential overstatement or understatement of _______."
A)Current year accounts receivable is larger than last year but the allowance for doubtful accounts is the same.
B)Current year inventory is larger than last year but the current year gross margin (profit)is larger.
C)Current year long-term liabilities are larger than last year but the interest expense is the same.
D)Current-year fixed assets total is larger than last year but current amortization expense is the same as last year.

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A)The collectability of accounts receiva...

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