How does the auditor gather evidence during the physical inventory count?
A)The auditor determines that the items on hand that are not owned by the client are identified.
B)The auditor begins the test count process after the client has finished counting the inventory.
C)Management observes that all inventory has been tagged and counted.The auditor verifies that management has performed this practice.
D)The auditor observes that client personnel are performing test counts in the areas where they are most familiar with the inventory.

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The auditor gathers evidence by ensuring that items not owned by the client are identified, which helps in verifying the accuracy and completeness of the inventory records.

How Does the Auditor Gather Evidence During the Physical Inventory