The difference between substantive procedures and tests of controls is:

A There is no difference

B Substantive procedures detect material misstatements; tests of controls evaluate control operating effectiveness

C Only timing differs

D Only documentation differs

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Tests of controls assess whether controls work. Substantive procedures directly test account balances for misstatements.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The difference between substantive procedures and tests of controls is:" is Option B: Substantive procedures detect material misstatements; tests of controls evaluate control operating effectiveness.

The other options — A) There is no difference, C) Only timing differs, D) Only documentation differs — are incorrect for this CPA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Tests of controls assess whether controls work. Substantive procedures directly test account balances for misstatements.

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The difference between substantive procedures and tests of controls is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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