Having One Person Post Entries to Accounts Receivable Subsidiary Ledger

question 38

Multiple Choice

Having one person post entries to accounts receivable subsidiary ledger and a different person post to the Accounts Receivable Control account in the general ledger is an example of

• A) inadequate internal control.
• B) duplication of effort.
• C) external verification.
• D) segregation of duties.

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Definitions:

Ledger

A comprehensive collection of all the accounts of a business, where transactions are recorded in a structured and detailed manner.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenue and expenses over a specific period, usually resulting in a net profit or loss.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net earnings not distributed to shareholders as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.

Accounts Payable

Money owed by a company to its creditors or suppliers for goods and services that have been received but not yet paid for.