If a Single Person Is Authorised to Both Order Goods

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a single person is authorised to both order goods and approve payments, the company may be defrauded in several ways. Which of the following scenarios would NOT be a possible consequence of this control weakness?

• A)The company may order goods priced above the current market price.
• B)The goods received may be damaged in shipment.
• C)The company may purchase goods from a 'related party' in order to enrich a relative of the company employee.
• D)The company may purchase more goods or higher quality goods than it needs.

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