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Interpretation—Sufficient competent evidential matter for inventories is discussed in section 331, Inventories, paragraphs .09-.12. Section 331.09 states that ". . . it is ordinarily necessary for the independent auditor to be present at the time of count and, by suitable observation, tests, and inquiries, satisfy himself respecting the effectiveness of the methods of inventory-taking and the measure of reliance which may be placed upon the client's representations about the quantities and physical condition of the inventories."

[Issue Date: July, 1975; Revised: October, 2000.]