A System of Internal Control

question 135

Multiple Choice

A system of internal control

• A) is infallible.
• B) can be rendered ineffective by employee collusion.
• C) invariably will have costs exceeding benefits.
• D) is premised on the concept of absolute assurance.

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Definitions:

Premium

An amount paid in excess of the nominal or face value of something, often associated with bonds or insurance.

Bond

A financial instrument where an investor loans money to an entity (corporate or governmental) that borrows the funds for a defined period at a variable or fixed interest rate.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity represents the ownership interest of shareholders in the net assets of a company, calculated as the company's total assets minus its total liabilities.

Bonds Payable

A long-term financial liability where the issuer is obligated to pay back the principal along with interest to the bondholders at a future date.