EBK AUDITING+ASSURANCE SERVICES
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ISBN: 9780135171219
Author: ARENS
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 19, Problem 20DQP
a.
To determine
Explain the purpose of the each listed internalcontrol.
b.
To determine
To state one test of control the auditor use to test for its existence
c.
To determine
To state one substantive procedure for whether the control is actually preventing the misstatement in property, plant and equipment.
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The fixed asset acquisition procedures for Turner Brothers, Inc., are as follows:Supervisors in the user departments determine their fixed asset needs and submit bids or orders directly to contractors, vendors, or suppliers. In the case of competitive bidding, the user makes the final selection of the vendor and negotiates the prices paid. The assets are delivered directly to the user areas. The users inspect and formally receive the assets. They submit the invoice to the cash disbursements department for payment.Discuss the risks associated with this process. Describe the controls that should be implemented to reduce these risks.
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