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an estimate of accrued returns that reduces net income. a reduction of net sales for an increase to the sales returns and allowance account. consignment goods that are returned and forwarded to third parties. 57. Confirmations that are sent to select customers asking them to review the current balance due the client as shown on the client's statement and return the letters directly to the auditor indicating whether they agree with the indicated balance, are known as (Points: 4) direct confirmations. indirect confirmations. positive confirmations. negative confirmations. 58. Which of the following is an example of the type of analytics that an auditor would use for inventory? (Points: 4) Number of day's sales in receivables compared to industry averages. Inventory turnover for the previous five years.