An Auditor Most Likely Would Introduce Test Data into a Computerized

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Multiple Choice

An auditor most likely would introduce test data into a computerized payroll system to test internal controls related to the:

• A) Existence of unclaimed payroll checks held by supervisors.
• B) Early cashing of payroll checks by employees.
• C) Discovery of invalid employee I.D. numbers.
• D) Proper approval of overtime by supervisors.

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Definitions:

Individual Choices

Decisions made by individuals based on their preferences and circumstances, affecting their personal welfare and the allocation of resources.

Incentives

Financial or non-financial rewards designed to encourage specific behaviors or actions from individuals or entities.

Opportunities

Opportunities refer to favorable situations or conditions that could lead to the achievement of goals or the advancement in a certain area, often requiring timely and strategic action to capture.

Equity

Fairness or justice in the way people are treated within the economy, often in terms of the distribution of wealth.