Which of the Following Procedures Would Weaken Control Over Cash

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures would weaken control over cash receipts that arrive through the mail?

• A)After the mail is opened,a list (in triplicate)of the money received is prepared with a record of the sender's name,the amount,and an explanation of why the money is sent.
• B)The bank reconciliation is prepared by a person who does not handle cash or record cash receipts.
• C)For safety,only one person should open the mail,and that person should immediately deposit the cash received in the bank.
• D)The cashier deposits the money in the bank and the recordkeeper records the amounts received in the accounting records.
• E)The employees handling the cash receipts are bonded.

Analyze the impact of sales to external customers versus internal divisions on contribution margin.

Understand the concept of transfer pricing in intra-company transactions.

Calculate the minimum acceptable transfer price from a division's standpoint.

Analyze the financial impact of internal transfers versus external purchases.

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Definitions:

Consumption Tax

A tax levied on the purchase of goods and services, which can include value-added tax (VAT), sales tax, or excise taxes.

Income Tax

A tax that governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services in an economy at a given overall price level and within a specified time period.

Aggregate Demand

Total economic demand for goods and services within an economy, calculated at a fixed price level during a designated time frame.