You are auditing the financial statements of a New York City company that buys a product from a manufacturer in Los Angeles. The buyer closes its books on June 30. Assume the following details:
Terms of trade FOB shipping point
June 10, buyer sends purchase order to seller June 15, seller ships goods
July 5, buyer receives goods
July 10, buyer receives seller’s invoice
Required
Could this transaction have resulted in an unrecorded liability in the buyer's financial statements?
If yes, what documents provide audit trail evidence of the liability?
On what date did the buyer realize the liability?
On what date did the buyer recognize the liability?
- New assumption:
Terms of trade FOB destination.
e. Could this transaction have resulted in an unrecorded liability in the buyer's financial statements?
f. If yes, what documents provide audit trail evidence of the liability?
g. On what date did the buyer realize the liability?
h. On what date did the buyer recognize the liability?