A)List the Four Types of General Computer Control Systems

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Essay

A)List the four types of general computer control systems.B)Adequate segregation of duties is an important control procedure.Describe the specific functions that should be separated for segregation of duties to prevent both intentional and unintentional misstatements that are of significance to auditors.C)Adequate documents and records are important for effective internal control.Five principles dictate the proper design and use of documents and records.One principle is that documents and records should be prenumbered consecutively to facilitate control over missing documents and to aid in locating documents when they are needed at a later date.Discuss each of the other four principles of adequate documents and records.

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An iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron, such as in anemia.

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