Auditing And Assurance Services
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ISBN: 9780134897431
Author: ARENS, Alvin A.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 28DQP
a.
To determine
Segregate the five functions among four people to maintain the best possible
b.
To determine
Segregate the five functions among three people to maintain the best possible internal control.
c.
To determine
Segregate the five functions between two people in such a way to maintain the best possible combination.
d.
To determine
Identify whether the functions are handled by one person or not if the internal control will be inadequate.
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