Observation
Another important method of obtaining audit evidence is observation. This method involves the auditor to look at a process of procedure being executed by others. This method can be exemplified by the auditors’ presence at the clients’ physical stock count.
Inquiry and confirmation
The two aspects of this method include searching about the info from a knowledgeable person inside or outside the company, and responding to any inquiry to substantiate information in the accounting records. These responses might provide the auditor with info which is not previously possessed by him or even with corroborative evidence.
Computation
This method of obtaining evidence involves the examination of arithmetical accuracy of source documents and accounting records. The method might also involve performing individual calculations.
Analytical review
This method involves conduc