Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 8 October 2026

To gather sufficient and appropriate evidence, the auditor may use external confirmation requests.

For the statement below, select whether it is true, false, it depends on the size of the business, or you should consult a senior colleague

• A positive confirmation request always asks respondents to reply to the auditor to indicate whether they agree with the information provided.

Select ONE answer:

1. False
2. True
3. Depends on the size of the business
4. Consult a senior colleague

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 1

1. Correct – False => a positive confirmation may take two forms: requesting a response indicating whether they agree or disagree with the information provided, or requesting the recipient to state the amount owed by/to them.
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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