Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134486840
Author: Tracie L. Miller-Nobles, Brenda L. Mattison, Ella Mae Matsumura
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 5QC
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, Reliable, and Ethical Personnel
- Assignment of Responsibilities
- Separation of Duties
- Audits
- Documents
- Electronic Devices
- Electronic Commerce
To determine: The weakness of the company
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electronic controls
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Oa. All employees must take their vacations.
Ob. A single employee is responsible for collecting and recording cash.
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Od. All employees are well supervised.
Chapter 7 Solutions
Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting, The Financial Chapters (6th Edition)
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