Having One Person Responsible for the Related Activities of Ordering

question 13

Multiple Choice

Having one person responsible for the related activities of ordering merchandise receiving goods and paying for them

• A) increases the potential for errors and fraud.
• B) decreases the potential for errors and fraud.
• C) is an example of good internal control.
• D) is a good example of safeguarding the company's assets.

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Definitions:

Continuous Budgets

Budgets that are continuously updated by adding a new budget period as the last one is completed, thus always having a full period's financial plan.

Communicating Objectives

The process of clearly and effectively sharing goals and targets with relevant stakeholders or team members.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all inventory still available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding new purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Ethical Budgeting

The practice of creating budgets that reflect moral principles and considerations, ensuring resources are allocated in a fair and responsible manner.