The following procedures may be useful to the auditor in determining whether all retirements have been recorded except:
A) analyze the miscellaneous expense account for proceeds from sales of plant assets.
B) investigate the disposition of facilities associated with discontinued product lines and operations.
C) trace retirement work orders and authorizations for retirements to the accounting records.
D) review insurance policies for termination or reductions of coverage.
E) make inquiry of management as to retirements.

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Analyzing the miscellaneous expense account for proceeds from sales of plant assets is not a procedure aimed at determining whether all retirements have been recorded. This action is more related to identifying proceeds from sales rather than confirming the recording of asset retirements.

The Following Procedures May Be Useful to the Auditor in Determining