Which of the following could test the assertion of cutoff for payroll-related liabilities?
A)Compare items in accrued payroll taxes to the supporting payroll tax return.
B)Search for unrecorded liabilities.
C)Examine payroll tax returns to determine that the expense was recorded in the proper period.
D)Review payroll liabilities for proper classification as short- or long-term.

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Examining payroll tax returns to ensure expenses are recorded in the proper period tests the cutoff assertion, which ensures transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period.

Which of the Following Could Test the Assertion of Cutoff