Which of the following audit strategies would be most appropriate when an auditor has assessed a predominantly substantive approach is necessary to determine inventory quantity?
A:inventory quantities determined by physical count at or within a few days of balance date.
B:inventory quantities determined by physical count near balance date, adjusted by reference to perpetual records.
C:inventory quantities determined by reference to perpetual records, without a physical count at or near balance date.
D:none of the above.