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QUESTION 2.A For each of the following audit procedures, state which type of evidence-gathering technique is being used: (1) inspection or (2) computation or (3) confirmation or (4) analytical procedures or (5) enquiries or (6) observation.

(i) Agreeing the total of the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to the accounts receivable general ledger account.

(ii) Discussing the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful debts with the credit manager.

(iii) Comparing the current year gross margin with the gross margin for the last four years.

(iv) Examining a new machine to ensure that this major acquisition was received.

(v) Watching the clients warehouse personnel count the raw materials inventory.

(vi) Performing test counts of the warehouse personnels count of the raw material.

(vii) Obtaining a letter from the clients solicitor indicating that there were no lawsuits in progress against the client.

(viii) Tracing the prices used by the clients billing program for pricing sales invoices to the clients approved price list.

(ix) Sending a written request to the clients customers requesting that they report to the auditor the amount owed to the client.

(x) Examining large sales invoices for a period of two days before and after year-end to determine if sales are recorded in the proper accounting period.

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