Objective : To corroborate the conclusions formed during the audit of individual components or elements
and identify areas requirng further procedures.
Source : Receivables listing and sales analysis @30/6/16
Work steps :
1 Compare aged receivables analysis with prior periods and/or budgets. Inquire with management for
reasons for significant or unexpected changes in:-
- % of overdue debts
- major receivable balances
- average customer balances
- trends in the aged receivables analysis
- receivable turnover period
2 Obtain explanations for unusual/unexpected movements, corroborating explanations received.
and corroborate with other fianncial statement areas to identify for any unusual or unexpected changes.