An auditor most likely would limit substantive tests of sales transactions when control risk is assessed as low for the existence or occurrence assertion concerning sales transactions and the auditor has already gathered evidence supporting
A) Opening and closing inventory balances.
B) Cash receipts and accounts receivable.
C) Shipping and receiving activities.
D) Cutoffs of sales and purchases.

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When control risk is low and the auditor has evidence supporting cash receipts and accounts receivable, it indicates that sales transactions are likely recorded accurately, reducing the need for extensive substantive testing.

An Auditor Most Likely Would Limit Substantive Tests of Sales