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A. Analytical comparisons of budgeted to actual payroll expense.
B. A test of payroll extensions.
C. Comparison of payee names on canceled payroll checks with the payroll register.
D. A surprised observation of a paycheck distribution, while establishing the identity of each employee receiving payment.


Answer: D

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