9. The most likely source of information indicating employee theft of inventory is
A. Physical inspection of the condition of inventory items on hand.
B. A warehouse employee's verbal charge of theft.
C. Differences between an inventory count and perpetual inventory records.
D. Accounts payable transactions vouched to inventory receiving reports.
Answer (B) is correct.
REQUIRED: The most likely source of evidence indicting employee theft of inventory.
DISCUSSION: Testimonial information may not be conclusive and should be supported by other forms of information whenever possible. However, it may provide a lead not indicated by other procedures.
Answer (A) is incorrect. Physical inspection of items on hand does not disclose shortages or indicate theft.
Answer (C) is incorrect. Differences between inventory counts and perpetual records are normal and by themselves, do not indicate theft.
Answer (D) is incorrect. Vouching transactions from accounts payable to receiving reports provides no information about a shortage or theft arising after receipt of the goods.