FINANCIAL+MANG.-W/ACCESS  PRACTICE SET
FINANCIAL+MANG.-W/ACCESS PRACTICE SET
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781337575614
Author: WARREN
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 7, Problem 2DQ
To determine

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. The following are the some of the internal control procedures:

  • Competent personnel, rotating duties, and mandatory vacations
  • Separating responsibilities for related operations
  • Separating operations, custody of assets, and accounting
  • Proofs and security measures

To determine: The reason for not one person must not handle the cash receipts should not responsible for managing the records of accounts receivables.

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