Before accepting an engagement, to perform an audit for 2006, the auditor should assess the auditability of the prospective client. Which of the following conditions would most likely cause the auditor to question the auditability of the client?
A) Since a voucher system is employed, no subsidiary accounts payable ledger exists.
B) Although the subsidiary records and the specialized journals are computerized, the general ledger and general journal are still maintained manually.
C) Due to limited personnel, a small retailer has failed to implement many of the controls that are standard in the industry.
D) The client's controller reconciles the bank statements each month.
E) Predecessor auditor workpapers for the years 2002 and 2003 are not available.

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Predecessor auditor workpapers are important for the new auditor to assess the auditability of the client. Without these workpapers, the new auditor will have to spend more time and effort to understand the client's business and internal control system. This could make the audit more difficult and time-consuming.

Before Accepting an Engagement, to Perform an Audit for 2006