Matthew Corp

question 7

Multiple Choice

Matthew Corp. has changed from a system of recording time worked on clock cards to a computerized payroll system in which employees record time in and out with magnetic cards. The computerized system automatically updates all payroll records. Because of this change,

• A)a generalized computer audit plan must be used.
• B)part of the audit trail is altered.
• C)the potential for payroll-related fraud is diminished.
• D)transactions must be processed in batches.

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