To be considered reliable evidence, confirmations must be controlled by
A) the client's employee responsible for accounts receivable.
B) the external auditor.
C) the client's internal audit department.
D) the client's controller or CFO.

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Confirmations should be controlled by the external auditor to ensure independence and objectivity in the confirmation process. The other options all involve individuals within the client's organization, which could potentially lead to bias or manipulation of the confirmation results.

To Be Considered Reliable Evidence, Confirmations Must Be Controlled by