Which One of the Following Internal Control Procedures Would Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following internal control procedures would most likely prevent the concealment of a cash shortage resulting from the improper write-off of a trade account receivable? Write-offs must be

• A) authorised by company field sales employees who are in a position to determine the financial standing of the customers.
• B) approved by a responsible officer after review of credit department recommendations and supporting evidence.
• C) supported by an aging schedule showing that only receivables overdue several months have been written off.
• D) approved by the cashier who is in a position to know if the receivables have, in fact, been collected.

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