Herbert and Evita Are Planning to Open a Quick Copy

question 97

Essay

Herbert and Evita are planning to open a quick copy center near the local college. They will make both cash and credit sales. They will hire college students to make copies and to operate the cash register. Either Herbert or Evita will act as manager during most hours that the business will be open. One student will be designated as assistant manager when they cannot be present.
Describe procedures that Herbert and Evita might use to provide adequate internal control over cash and credit sales and bank deposits.

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Definitions:

Barriers

Obstacles that prevent or hinder progress towards a goal, often encountered in communication, understanding, or physical accessibility.

Collaborative Effort

Working together cooperatively towards a common goal or purpose.

Gender Differences

The distinctions in behaviors, preferences, and roles traditionally associated with being male or female.

Negotiation

The process of discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement between two or more parties with differing objectives.