Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of negative confirmation requests?

CPA Auditing and Attestation

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Question No. 1

Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of negative confirmation requests?

Choose the correct option from the given list.

Unreturned negative confirmation requests rarely provide significant explicit evidence.

Negative confirmation requests are effective when detection risk is low.

Unreturned negative confirmation requests indicate that alternative procedures are necessary.

Negative confirmation requests are effective when understatements of account balances are suspected.

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of negative confirmation requests?

a) Unreturned negative confirmation requests rarely provide significant explicit evidence
b) Negative confirmation requests are effective when detection risk is low
c) Unreturned negative confirmation requests indicate that alternative procedures are necessary
d) Negative confirmation requests are effective when understatements of account balances are suspected

Answer: a) Unreturned negative confirmation requests rarely provide significant explicit evidence

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning the use of negative confirmation requests?
A. Unreturned negative confirmation requests rarely provide significant explicit evidence.
B. Negative confirmation requests are effective when detection risk is low.
C. Unreturned negative confirmation requests indicate that alternative procedures are necessary.
D. Negative confirmation requests are effective when understatements of account balances are suspected.