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.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, subsequently eroding purchasing power.

Bargaining Power

The capacity of one party to influence the terms and conditions of an agreement in its favor during negotiations with another party.

Price Concessions

Adjustments made to the original price of a good or service in response to negotiating tactics or market demands.

Buyer

An individual or entity that acquires goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment.