Question 16d
Marking Guide
(d) Substantive tests for purchases and other expenses
Calculate operating and gross margin and compare to PY 1
Review monthly purchases and investigate unexpected difference 1
Discuss changes in key suppliers and compare to PL 1
Recalculate a sample of invoices 1
Recalculate prepayments and accruals 1
Review post year-end invoices for pre year-end liabilities 1
Sample of cash book payments to appropriate expense account 1
GRNs to purchase invoice to purchase day book 1
Cut-off testing using GRNs 1
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Restricted to 5
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