An Apparent Error in Input Data Describing an Inventory Item

question 5

Multiple Choice

An apparent error in input data describing an inventory item received was referred back to the originating department for correction.A week later the department complained that the inventory in question was incorrect.Data processing could not easily determine whether or not the item had been processed by the computer.The best control procedure would be:

• A)Input edit checks
• B)Missing data validity check
• C)Transmittal control
• D)An error log

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Definitions:

Account Titles

Specific names given to the various categories used in accounting to record transactions, representing different types of assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses.

Missing Amounts

In accounting and finance, refers to figures that are not reported or recorded and need to be determined through analysis or reconciliation.

Gross Profit Calculation

The process of determining a company's gross profit by subtracting the cost of goods sold from total revenue.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectible.