Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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Chapter 4, Problem 67.2C
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Internal Control:
Internal controls are policies and procedures implemented by an organization to attain operational goals and maintain the integrity of accounting. Internal
To Indicate:
The way in which dishonest employees could circumvent the internal controls and steal cash.
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List 2 cash management practices that banks and retail companies sometimes implement to prevent cash larceny. Explain how each practice helps in preventing this type of theft.
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Some strategies in management can use to implement controls to ensure the integrity and existence of the client's cash balances. Reconciling cash can be a great control in most cases since receipts tie to deposits so it's accurate and cash exists since it hits the bank account.
Now reconciling on a daily basis is important as well but would you be able to negotiate the cash box if the employee was using a lapping fraud to steal money? If they took $100 of cash and issued a manual receipt to the customer then used the next $100 to come in to clear the AR from the first customer on the cash receipt system, wouldn't I still reconcile?
What could I do as a manager to prevent this type of fraud from occurring?
What controls can be used:
a) to make sure cash accounts are accurate
b) to make sure cash receipts are appropriately recorded
c) to limit access for individuals who can initiate electronic transfers of cash
Please use the illustration below to help you answer this question. Hint: Look at 'Examples of Controls' column for the answers
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Cornerstones of Financial Accounting
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