College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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Chapter 6, Problem 1QY
To determine
Identify the correct option that does not indicate an example of internal
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1QY
The correct answer is option (b).
Explanation of Solution
Internal control: Internal control is a process which ensures continuous reliability of accomplishment, of a company’s objectives, related to operations, financial reporting, and in conformity with laws and regulations.
Justification for correct answer: Cash deposits would be counted and hence, should be deposited daily, not weekly. Hence, depositing cash weekly is not an example of internal control system. Hence, option (b) is correct.
Justification for incorrect answers:
- Option (a) is incorrect because segregation of duties is an example of internal control system.
- Option (c) is incorrect because authorizing the control of petty cash fund to a single employee is an example of internal control system.
- Option (d) is incorrect because pre numbered checks is example of internal control system.
- Option (e) is incorrect because endorsement of check before depositing is an example of internal control system.
Conclusion
Therefore, option (b) is correct answer.
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Chapter 6 Solutions
College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach
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Ch. 6 - Prob. 3DQCh. 6 - Prob. 4DQCh. 6 - Prob. 5DQCh. 6 - Prob. 6DQCh. 6 - a. Why would a business use a Petty Cash Fund? b....Ch. 6 - Prob. 8DQCh. 6 - Prob. 1ECh. 6 - Prob. 2ECh. 6 - Prob. 3ECh. 6 - Prob. 4ECh. 6 - Prob. 5ECh. 6 - Prob. 6ECh. 6 - Prob. 7ECh. 6 - a. Describe the entries that have been posted to...Ch. 6 - Prob. 1PACh. 6 - Prob. 2PACh. 6 - Prob. 3PACh. 6 - Prob. 4PACh. 6 - Prob. 5PACh. 6 - Prob. 1PBCh. 6 - Prob. 2PBCh. 6 - Prob. 3PBCh. 6 - Prob. 4PBCh. 6 - Prob. 5PBCh. 6 - Prob. 1ACh. 6 - Prob. 2ACh. 6 - You work as a cashier for a service business. Some...
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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.
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