While undertaking the audit of the payables and disbursements system at Broil Ltd, you find that the internal control questionnaire indicates that an approved receiving report is required to accompany every cheque request for payment of merchandise.Which of the following tests of control would provide you with the greatest assurance that this control is operating effectively?
A)Select and examine receiving reports and ascertain that the related voucher documents are dated no later than the receiving reports.
B)Select and examine receiving reports and ascertain that the cancelled voucher documents are dated no earlier than the receiving reports.
C)Select and examine voucher documents and ascertain that the related receiving reports are dated no later than the date of payment.
D)Select and examine voucher documents and ascertain that the related receiving reports are dated no earlier than the date of payment.

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Option C directly tests the control by ensuring that the receiving reports, which must be approved before payment, are indeed dated no later than the date of payment. This confirms that payments are made only after the receipt of goods has been properly documented and approved, aligning with the control objective.

While Undertaking the Audit of the Payables and Disbursements System