A General Rule That Should Be Followed When Developing Control

question 9

Multiple Choice

A general rule that should be followed when developing control procedures for a company's assets is:

• A)The cost of the control procedure will likely exceed the procedure's benefit
• B)The procedure should not be designed and implemented unless an asset's cost exceeds $5,000
• C)The more liquid an asset is, the greater the risk of its misappropriation
• D)The procedure should not be designed and implemented in situations where a risk assessment has been previously performed

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Definitions:

Advertising Budget

The allocation of funds towards promotional activities intended to build brand awareness, increase product demand, or communicate information to consumers.

Monthly Sales

The total revenue generated from sales activities in one calendar month, often used to track business performance.

Net Operating Income

A company's revenue minus its operating expenses, not including taxes and interest, reflecting the profit generated from regular business operations.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that remain constant for a period of time irrespective of the level of outputs, like rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.