Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 30

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.
-​A complete set of all the accounts used by a business.

• A)book of original entry
• B)chart of accounts
• C)compound entry
• D)correcting entry
• E)cross-reference
• F)four-column account
• G)general ledger
• H)journal
• I)journalizing
• J)posting
• K)ruling method
• L)slide error
• M)source document
• N)transposition error
• O)trial balance

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Definitions:

Internal Control Principles

Guidelines meant to safeguard assets, ensure financial report accuracy, and promote operational efficiency.

Establishment Of Responsibility

An internal control principle focusing on assigning responsibility to specific employees to prevent fraud and errors.

Segregation Of Duties

An internal control measure that splits responsibilities among different people to reduce the risk of fraud and errors in the financial processes.

Credit Memorandum

A document issued by a supplier to a buyer, reducing the amount the buyer owes to the supplier, often due to a return or refund.