To minimize collection float, a firm should do which of the following?I. Deposit its collections at least dailyII. Make sure all checks it receives at the sales counter are properly dated and signedIII. Pay its bills in a more timely mannerIV. Eliminate its regional lockboxes and have only one central lockbox located near the firm's home office A. I and II only B. III and IV only C. II, III, and IV only D. I, II, and III only E. I, II, III, and IV

To minimize collection float, a firm should do which of the following?I. Deposit its collections at least dailyII. Make sure all checks it receives at the sales counter are properly dated and signedIII. Pay its bills in a more timely mannerIV. Eliminate its regional lockboxes and have only one central lockbox located near the firm's home office A. I and II only B. III and IV only C. II, III, and IV only D. I, II, and III only E. I, II, III, and IV

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Fraud, Internal Controls, And Cash

Section: Chapter Questions

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

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