Big Bank Had a Program Failure Occur on Sunday Night

question 46

Multiple Choice

Big Bank had a program failure occur on Sunday night due to a maintenance program error.Transaction posting was interrupted,with several errors occurring in posting to the master files.Although sales had been posted to the general ledger,individual accounts were not recorded until subsequent days.The general transaction-related audit objective affected by this activity is

• A)timing.
• B)accuracy.
• C)occurrence.
• D)classification.

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Definitions:

Return On Investment

A measure used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the benefit (return) of an investment by the cost of the investment.

Profit Margin

A ratio or percentage that measures the profitability of a business, calculated by dividing net income by revenue.

Investment Center

A segment or area of a business responsible for its own revenues, expenses, and investment in assets, often evaluated on its return on investment.

Authority

The ability or prerogative to issue commands, decide on matters, and compel adherence.