Which of the following forms of evidence for the auditor
would be considered the MOST reliable?
A. An oral statement from the auditee
B. The results of a test performed by an IS auditor
C. An internally generated computer accounting report
D. A confirmation letter received from an outside source
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Answer: D
Evidence obtained from outside sources is usually more
reliable than that obtained from within the organization.
Confirmation letters received from outside parties, such as
those used to verify accounts receivable balances, are
usually highly reliable. Testing performed by an auditor may
not be reliable if the auditor did not have a good
understanding of the technical area under review.
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