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  1. The PERT Network, identifying the critical path and including slack times.
4. PERT NETWORK. All audits have a critical path, but auditors seldom recognize it as such without the aid of
network analysis. In the auditing of liabilities, the following activities and estimated times have been identified:
0-1
Obtain schedule of liabilities
2
1-2
Mail confirmations
12
2-6
Process confirmations
39
Investigate debit balances
Vouch selected liabilities
6-7
5
1-3
64
3-4
Test accruals and amortization
4
Test pension plan
Reconcile interest expense to debt
Verify debt restriction compliance
Review subsequent payments
1-4
4
4-5
5-7
5
7-8
10
REQUIRED:
a. The PERT Network, identifying the critical path and including slack times.
Transcribed Image Text:4. PERT NETWORK. All audits have a critical path, but auditors seldom recognize it as such without the aid of network analysis. In the auditing of liabilities, the following activities and estimated times have been identified: 0-1 Obtain schedule of liabilities 2 1-2 Mail confirmations 12 2-6 Process confirmations 39 Investigate debit balances Vouch selected liabilities 6-7 5 1-3 64 3-4 Test accruals and amortization 4 Test pension plan Reconcile interest expense to debt Verify debt restriction compliance Review subsequent payments 1-4 4 4-5 5-7 5 7-8 10 REQUIRED: a. The PERT Network, identifying the critical path and including slack times.
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