FINANCIAL ACCT.:TOOLS...(LL)-W/ACCESS
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2E
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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.
Internal control principles:
- Authorizing the responsibility
- Segregation of duties
- Documenting and recording transactions
- Physical controls
- Periodic independent verification
- Human resource controls
To identify: An example of each internal control principle observed in the given situation
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