When scheduling the audit work to be performed on an engagement, the auditors should consider confirming accounts receivable balances at an interim date if:
a. subsequent collections are to be reviewed.
b. internal control over receivables is good.
c. negative confirmations are to be used.
d. there is a simultaneous examination of cash and accounts receivable.

The correct answer is letter "B": Internal control over receivables is good.

Explanation:

Only in the case the internal control of an organization is well-established enough so those account receivables (AR) are paid according to the terms agreed between the organization and its debtors, auditors could consider the balance of the account receivables at a provisional date.

both are integral parts of a corporate balance sheet. the cash flow statement, or statement of cash flows, measures the sources of a company's cash and its uses of cash over a specific time period. the income statement measures a company's financial performance, such as revenues, expenses, profits or losses over a specific time period (in fact, it's sometimes called a statement of financial performance).

a cash flow statement shows exactly how much money a company has received and how much it has spent, traditionally over a period of one month. it captures the current operating results and changes on the balance sheet, such as increases or decreases in accounts receivable or accounts payable, and does not include noncash accounting items such as depreciation and amortization. the cash flow generally comes from revenue received as a result of business activity, but it may be augmented by funds available as a result of credit. a cash flow statement is used to determine the short-term viability and liquidity of a company, specifically how well it is positioned to pay its bills and vendors.