Reports That Trace the Entry of and Changes to Critical

question 21

Multiple Choice

Reports that trace the entry of and changes to critical data values are called ____ and are essential in every system.

• A) audit trails
• B) protective pathways
• C) backtracks
• D) value tracks

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Definitions:

Cum Div. Basis

A term indicating that a stock is trading with the right to receive the most recently declared dividend, as opposed to "ex-dividend" where the right is not included in the purchase.

Pre-acquisition Entry

A journal entry made to record the financial impacts of acquiring company interest or assets before full acquisition or control is obtained.

Declared Dividend

A payment authorized by a company’s board of directors to be distributed among shareholders out of the company’s earnings.

Business Combination Entries

The journal entries recorded to account for the consolidation of entitles under common control, reflecting their assets, liabilities, and any non-controlling interest.