Effective Internal Control of Cash Should Include the Separation of the Duties

question 99

True/False

Effective internal control of cash should include the separation of the duties for receiving and disbursing cash.

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Definitions:

Permanent/Temporary

Refers to types of accounts in accounting, where permanent accounts show cumulative amounts that carry over to future periods, and temporary accounts are closed at the end of each period.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account on which increases to the account are recorded under double-entry accounting.

Financial Statement

A formal record of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity.

Permanent/Temporary

distinguishes between accounts or actions that exist indefinitely (permanent) or for a specific duration (temporary).