E. Perform further audit procedures—substantive
procedures for accounts payable.
1. Obtain or prepare a trial balance of accounts payable
as of the balance sheet date and reconcile with the
general ledger.
2. Vouch balances payable to selected creditors by
inspection of supporting documents.
3. Reconcile liabilities with monthly statements from
creditors.
4. Confirm accounts payable by direct correspondence
with vendors.