Which of the Following Procedures Most Likely Would Be Considered

question 324

Multiple Choice

Which of the following procedures most likely would be considered a weakness in an entity's internal controls over payroll?

• A) A voucher for the amount of the payroll is prepared in the general accounting department based on the payroll department's payroll summary.
• B) Payroll checks are prepared by the payroll department and signed by the treasurer.
• C) The employee who distributes payroll checks returns unclaimed payroll checks to the payroll department.
• D) The personnel department sends employees' termination notices to the payroll department.

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