How to test the accuracy assertion for revenue or sales transactions?
The accuracy assertion addresses whether the transaction was recorded at the correct amount. The most common way to test accuracy for revenue or sales transaction is to obtain the invoice that was sent to the customer and compare or agree the two pieces of information.
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