Which of the following auditing procedures most likely would provide assurance about a manufacturing entity's assertion of valuation and allocation of inventory?
A)Testing the entity's computation of standard overhead rates.
B)Obtaining confirmation of inventories pledged under loan agreements.
C)Reviewing shipping and receiving cut-off procedures for inventories.
D)Tracing test counts to the entity's inventory listing.

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Testing the entity's computation of standard overhead rates helps ensure that the costs allocated to inventory are accurate, which directly relates to the valuation and allocation assertion.

Which of the Following Auditing Procedures Most Likely Would Provide