If an existing customer number is taken from a former customer that no longer does business with the company and is assigned to a new customer, _______.
A)this may cause problems with the underlying data analysis
B)then no problems should occur and the testing should be straightforward
C)this should not complicate or cause issues with the data analysis
D)the auditors should generate a new customer number and assign it to the old customer

Question

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Reusing a customer number could result in inaccurate data analysis, as it may appear as if the former customer is still active and conducting business with the company. The auditors should investigate and determine the best course of action to ensure data integrity.

If an Existing Customer Number Is Taken from a Former