The Following Set of Items Describes Activities Completed by a Company

question 91

Multiple Choice

The following set of items describes activities completed by a company in purchasing and paying for merchandise and in collecting cash for merchandise sales. For each activity, identify whether or not the activity adheres to or violates sound internal control procedures. (Choices may be used more than once.)
-The receiving department compares the quantity of merchandise received with the quantity ordered.

• A)Adheres to sound internal controls
• B)Violates sound internal controls
• C)Neither strengthens nor violates internal control

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

The basic method of recording financial transactions in accounting, which involves making entries to accounts in a double-entry bookkeeping system.

Cash Short And Over

An accounting term referring to a discrepancy between the amounts of cash available at the end of a period and the expected amount, which could be more (over) or less (short).

Office Supplies

Items such as pens, paper, staplers, and other materials used in an office setting for daily operations and not directly associated with the manufacturing process.

Bank Reconciliation

A process used to verify the accuracy of bank statements with a company's financial records, identifying any discrepancies.