Which of the Following Is Not an Objective of Internal

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an objective of internal controls over financial reporting as defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

• A)Policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the registrant.
• B)Policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and receipts and expenditures of the registrant are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the registrant.
• C)Policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance regarding the compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• D)Policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the registrant's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Paid Jobs

Work for which individuals receive compensation in the form of wages or salary.

Second Shift

The phenomenon where individuals, often women, complete their day's work and then return home to perform domestic chores and caregiving duties, representing a "second shift" of work.

Domestic Work

Domestic Work refers to the tasks and activities conducted within the home, such as cleaning, cooking, child care, and managing household affairs, often performed without pay by family members or by hired personnel.

Demographic Structure

Refers to the composition of a population, including aspects such as age, sex, and distribution across geographical regions.