You have been assigned to review the payment system of an enterprise. The finance director suspects that some duplicate payments may have been made. List five control procedures which you would expect to find.

You have been assigned to review the payment system of an enterprise. The finance director suspects that some duplicate payments may have been made. List five control procedures which you would expect to find.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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