The auditor is least likely to use generalized audit software to
A) Perform analytical procedures on the client's data.
B) Access information stored on the client's IT files.
C) Identify material weaknesses in the client's IT controls.
D) Test the accuracy of the client's computations.

Question

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Generalized audit software is primarily used for accessing and analyzing client data rather than identifying material weaknesses in IT controls. Other specialized audit software may be used for this purpose. The other options (A, B, D) are all common uses of generalized audit software.

The Auditor Is Least Likely to Use Generalized Audit Software