What is the PRIMARY purpose of audit trails?

A. To better evaluate and correct audit risk resulting from potential errors the auditor might have committed by failing to detect controls failure
B. To establish a chronological chain of events for audit work performed
C. To establish accountability and responsibility for processed transactions
D. To compensate for a lack of proper segregation of duties

Answer: C. To establish accountability and responsibility for processed transactions

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