Walk-through test

Walk-through test

A walk-through test is a procedure under financial audit performed by auditors.

The purpose of walk-through tests is for the auditors to establish the reliability of a client`s accounting and internal control procedures,It is common for walk-through tests to be performed as tests of controls.

Auditors trace a number of transactions through the financial system from source to ultimate disposition.


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