When a risk assessment process has been used to construct an audit engagement schedule, which of the following should receive attention first?
A) The external auditors have requested assistance for their upcoming annual audit.
B) A new accounts payable system is currently undergoing testing by the information technology department.
C) Management has requested an investigation of possible lapping in receivables.
D) The existing accounts payable system has not been audited over the past year.

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Management's request for an investigation of possible lapping in receivables indicates a potential fraud risk, which should be prioritized in the audit engagement schedule.

When a Risk Assessment Process Has Been Used to Construct