CPAs use positive accounts receivable confirmation requests more frequently than negative accounts receivable confirmation requests.

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CPAs use positive accounts receivable confirmation requests more frequently because they provide stronger evidence of the existence and accuracy of the accounts receivable balance. Negative confirmation requests are less reliable because they only require a response if there is a discrepancy, which increases the risk of non-response bias.

CPAs Use Positive Accounts Receivable Confirmation Requests More Frequently Than