For each of the following errors in property, plant and equipment accounts, indicate a specific internal control activity to prevent the error from occurring: a. An acquisition of property was recorded at improper amount.

For each of the following errors in property, plant and equipment accounts, indicate a specific internal control activity to prevent the error from occurring: a. An acquisition of property was recorded at improper amount.

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