This document discusses auditing cash and cash equivalents. It begins by defining cash and cash equivalents as liquid assets that can be readily converted to cash, such as physical cash, bank deposits, money market funds, and short-term investments. It then explains that auditing these assets requires verifying balances, performing bank reconciliations, assessing valuations and classifications. The document emphasizes that following procedures systematically and implementing best practices like segregating duties and regular reconciliations can help auditors identify errors, fraud and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.