An Internal control questionnaire indicates that an approved receiving report is required to accompany every check request for payment of merchandise. Which of the following procedures provides the best evidence on operating effectiveness? Multiple Choice Select and examine receiving reports and test whether the related canceled checks are dated no earlier than the receiving reports. Select and examine receiving reports and test whether the related canceled checks are dated no later than the receiving reports. Select and examine canceled checks and test whether the related receiving reports are dated no earlier than the checks. Select and examine canceled checks and test whether the related receiving reports are dated no later than the checks.

An Internal control questionnaire indicates that an approved receiving report is required to accompany every check request for payment of merchandise. Which of the following procedures provides the best evidence on operating effectiveness? Multiple Choice Select and examine receiving reports and test whether the related canceled checks are dated no earlier than the receiving reports. Select and examine receiving reports and test whether the related canceled checks are dated no later than the receiving reports. Select and examine canceled checks and test whether the related receiving reports are dated no earlier than the checks. Select and examine canceled checks and test whether the related receiving reports are dated no later than the checks.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Fraud, Internal Controls, And Cash

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Problem 5MC: There are several elements to internal controls. Which of the following would not address the issue...

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There are several elements to internal controls. Which of the following would not address the issue of having cash transactions reported in the accounting records? A. One employee would have access to the cash register. B. The cash drawer should be closed out, and cash and the sales register should be reconciled on a prenumbered form. C. Ask customers to report to a manager if they do not receive a sales receipt or invoice. D. The person behind the cash register should also be responsible for making price adjustments.
Which of the following test controls most likely would help assure an auditor that goods shipped are properly billed? A. Scan the sales journal for sequential and unusual entries. B. Examine shipping documents for matching sales invoice. C. Compare the accounts receivalbe ledger to daily sales summaries. D. inspect unused sales invoices for consecutive prenumbering.
At Reyes Company, checks are not prenumbered because both the purchasing and the treasurer are authorized to issue checks. Each signer has access to unissued checks kept in a unlocked file cabinet. The purchasing agent pays all bills pertaining to goods purchased for resale. Prior to payment, the purchasing agent determines that the goods hae been received and verifies the mathematical accuracy of the vendor’s invoice. After payment, the invoice is filed by vendor and the purchasing agent records the payment in the cash disbursement journal. The treasurer pays all other bills following approval by authorized employees. After payment, the treasurer stamps all bills “Paid”, files them by paymet date, and records the checks in the cash disbursement journal. Reyes Company maintains one checking account that is reconciled by the Treasurer. Requirements: List the weaknesses in internal conrtrol over cash disbursements. Identity improvements for correcting these weaknesses.
The following can be appropriately included in an Internal Control Questionnaire for Revenue/Receipt Cycle, except *A. Is the credit department independent of the sales department?B. Are debit or credit memos independently checked against sales invoice data?C. Are accounts receivable periodically reviewed and aged?D. Does the cashier compare the official receipt, deposit slip, and cash receipts journal?E. None of them
At Reyes Company, checks are not prenumbered because both the purchasing agent and the treasurer are authorized to issue checks. Each signer has access to unissued checks kept in an unlocked file cabinet. The purchasing agent pays all bills pertaining to goods purchased for resale. Prior to payment, the purchasing agent determines that the goods have been received and verifies the mathematical accuracy of the vendor’s invoice. After payment, the invoice is filed by vendor and the purchasing agent records the payment in the cash disbursements journal. The treasurer pays all other bills following approval by authorized employees. After payment, the treasurer stamps all bills “paid,” files them by payment date, and records the checks in the cash disbursements journal. Reyes Company maintains one checking account that is reconciled by the treasurer. Instructions (a) List the weaknesses in internal control over cash disbursements. (b) Identify improvements for correcting these…
At Martinez Company, checks are not prenumbered because both the purchasing agent and the treasurer are authorized to issue checks. Each signer has access to unissued checks kept in an unlocked file cabinet. The purchasing agent pays all bills pertaining to goods purchased for resale. Prior to payment, the purchasing agent determines that the goods have been received and verifies the mathematical accuracy of the vendor’s invoice. After payment, the invoice is filed by vendor name and the purchasing agent records the payment in the cash disbursements journal. The treasurer pays all other bills following approval by authorized employees. After payment, the treasurer stamps all bills “paid,” files them by payment date, and records the checks in the cash disbursements journal. Martinez Company maintains one checking account that is reconciled by the treasurer. List the weaknesses in internal control over cash disbursements.
Choose the one correct answer. Which of the following Test of Controls is done to examine whether purchase orders, receiving reports and vouchers are prenumbered and accounted for? *Select samples from creditors list and send creditors’ confirmation. Examine evidence of approval of unusual trade terms and discounts. Trace samples of goods received notes to the related suppliers’ invoices and entries in the purchase journal and in creditors’ ledger. Review bank statements for any unrecorded cheques payments.
in testing controls over cash disbursements, an auditor most likely would determine that the person who signs the check also : a. Approves the voucher for payment b. stamps, perforates or cancel supporting documents c. is denied access to supporting documents d. returns the check to accounts payable
Which of the following control activities could prevent a paid disbursement voucher from being presented for payment a second time?a. Vouchers should be prepared by individuals who are responsible for signing disbursement checks.b. Disbursement vouchers should be approved by at least two responsible management officials.c. The date on a disbursement voucher should be within a few days of the date the voucher is presented for payment.d. The official signing the check should compare it with the voucher and should stamp “paid” on the voucher documents.