An auditor vouched data for a sample of employees in a payroll register to approved clock card data to provide assurance that
A)payments to employees are computed at authorized rates.
B)employees work the number of hours for which they are paid.
C)separation of duties exists between the preparation and distribution of the payroll.
D)internal controls relating to unclaimed payroll checks are operating effectively.

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Vouching data from the payroll register to approved clock card data provides assurance that employees are working the number of hours for which they are being paid. This helps to prevent fraudulent time reporting and ensures that payroll expenses are accurately recorded. The other choices are not directly related to vouching data for a sample of employees in a payroll register.

An Auditor Vouched Data for a Sample of Employees in a Payroll