To verify the different elements of auditing, the auditor must apply various techniques and procedures to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of financial statements. Below are some key elements of auditing and the verification procedures for each:

1. Existence and Occurrence:
   To verify the existence of assets or the occurrence of transactions, the auditor should perform procedures that confirm the physical presence or actual occurrence of the items under review. For example, for inventory, the auditor might physically count the stock on hand and compare the quantities with the records. For accounts receivable, the auditor can send confirmation requests directly to customers to confirm the outstanding balances. Similarly, for revenue transactions, the auditor may trace sales recorded in the books to supporting documents like sales invoices, shipping documents, or contracts.

2. Completeness:
   The objective of verifying completeness is to ensure that all transactions and balances that should have been recorded in the financial statements have actually been included. To verify this element, the auditor may conduct cut-off testing to ensure that transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period. For example, reviewing the last few transactions in the period and the first few transactions in the subsequent period can help ensure proper cutoff. Another common procedure is to trace from the financial statements to source