Which of the following audit procedures would provide the least reliable evidence that the client has legal title to inventories?
A) Confirmation of inventories at locations outside the client's facilities.
B) Analytical review of inventory balances compared to purchasing and sales activities.
C) Observation of physical inventory counts.
D) Examination of paid vendors' invoices.

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Analytical review of inventory balances compared to purchasing and sales activities provides indirect evidence and is less reliable for confirming legal title to inventories compared to direct evidence from confirmations, observations, or examination of invoices.

Which of the Following Audit Procedures Would Provide the Least