If an auditor wishes to test the completeness transaction-related audit objective in the payroll and personnel cycle, which of the following would be a reasonable test of control?
A) Account for a sequence of payroll checks.
B) Examine procedures manual and observe the recording of transactions.
C) Examine payroll records for indication of pay rate approval.
D) Reconcile the payroll bank account.

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Accounting for a sequence of payroll checks helps ensure that all payroll transactions are recorded and none are omitted, thus testing the completeness objective.

If an Auditor Wishes to Test the Completeness Transaction-Related Audit