How might an auditor effectively use preliminary analytical procedures in the audit of various expense accounts, such as miscellaneous expenses?

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Audit Procedures

Audit Procedures are methods and techniques performed by the auditor to determine the quality of financial information of clients, thereby expressing an opinion on true & fair view of financial statements and entity position. They are identified and applied at the planning stage of audit after determining audit objectives, scope, approach, and risk assessment.