alleryStart learning →Which of these audit evidence sources has the highest reliability?
AVerbal claims from staff members
BUnsigned memos kept internally
CDrafts prepared by management
DReports from an unrelated expert
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Reports from an unrelated expert
Evidence from an outside party independent of the client is more reliable than evidence generated inside the client.
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