Internal Control Over Cash Disbursements Is More Effective When Payments

question 19

Short Answer

Internal control over cash disbursements is more effective when payments are made by ______________ rather than by ______________.

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Definitions:

General Ledger Accounting Systems

Comprehensive accounting systems that collect, classify, and summarize financial transactions to create financial statements.

Cash Receipts

The collection of money (cash, checks, wire transfers) by a business during a given period, often recorded in the cash receipts journal.

Disbursements

Payments made by a business, including amounts paid out for expenses, through methods like checks or electronic transfers.

Accounts Receivable

This represents money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services provided on credit.