Cooper, CPA is auditing the financial statements of a small rural municipality. The receivable balances represent residents' delinquent real estate taxes. Internal control at the municipality is weak. To determine the existence of the accounts receivable balances at the balance sheet date, Cooper would most likely:
A)send positive confirmation requests.
B)send negative confirmation requests.
C)examine evidence of subsequent cash receipts.
D)inspect the internal records, such as copies of the tax invoices that were mailed to the residents.

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Positive confirmation requests are used to verify the existence of accounts receivable by directly contacting the debtor to confirm the amount owed, which is particularly useful when internal controls are weak.

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