Which of the following procedures would normally be performed by the auditor when conducting tests of payroll transactions?
A. Interview employees selected in a statistical sample of payroll transactions.
B. Trace a sample of payroll checks to the master employee list.
C. Examine signatures on paid salary checks.
D. Confirm amounts withheld from employees' salaries with proper governmental authorities.
Answer: B
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Information on a prospective investment for Wells Financial Services is given below.
