To obtain reasonable assurance that account receiveables balances are not materially misstated as at December 31, 2015.
Procedure:
1. Test the reconciliation of the detail of this account balance as at year-end to the general ledger.
2. Make a selection of relevant account balance items and send confirmation. And obtain reconciliations for confirmation replies received.
3.For non-replies, trace to subsequent cash receipt records or invoices and supporting documentation.
4. For non-replies and no subsequent cash receipt, call to debtors to ensure existence of debtors.
5. Evaluate the result of testing.