Which of the Following Statement Is Correct Regarding Internal Control

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is correct regarding internal control?

• A)A well-designed internal control environment ensures the achievement of an entity's control objectives.
• B)An inherent limitation to internal control is the fact that controls can be circumvented by management override.
• C)A well-designed and operated internal control environment should detect collusion perpetrated by two people.
• D)Internal control in a necessary business function and should be designed and operated to detect errors and fraud.

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Definitions:

Matching Concept

An accounting principle that dictates expenses must be matched with the revenues they help to generate within the same period, to accurately calculate profits.

Estimating

The process of approximating the time, cost, and resources needed to complete a project.

FICA-Social Security

A U.S. government program funded by payroll taxes under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) that provides retirement benefits, disability income, and survivor benefits.

Withheld

Typically refers to portions of an employee’s earnings that are not paid directly to the employee but instead held back for taxes, retirement contributions, or other purposes.