Jim Gant Has Worked for Dr

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Essay

Jim Gant has worked for Dr. Ken Flood for several years. Jim demonstrates a loyalty that is rare among employees. He hasn't taken a vacation in the last three years. One of Jim's primary duties at the medical office is to open the mail and list the checks received. He also takes cash from patients at the cashier window as patients leave. At times it is so hectic that Jim doesn't bother with giving patients a receipt for the cash paid on their accounts. He assures them he will see to it that they receive the proper credit. When the traffic is slow in the office Jim offers to help Lisa post the payments to the patients' accounts receivable. She is always happy to receive his help, because he is a very conscientious worker.
Instructions
Identify any principles of internal control that may be violated in this medical office situation.

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Definitions:

Excess Profits

Profits that exceed the normal expected return on investment, often resulting from monopoly power or a unique competitive advantage.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Marginal Costs

The price increase resulting from the creation of an additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Costs

The heightened cost linked to the creation of an extra unit of a product or service.