An Internal Control Questionnaire Indicates That an Approved Receiving Report

question 27

Multiple Choice

An internal control questionnaire indicates that an approved receiving report is required to accompany every check request for payment of merchandise.Which of the following procedures provides the greatest assurance that this control is operating effectively?

• A)Select and examine receiving reports and ascertain that the related canceled checks are dated no earlier than the receiving reports.
• B)Select and examine receiving reports and ascertain that the related canceled checks are dated no later than the receiving reports.
• C)Select and examine canceled checks and ascertain that the related receiving reports are dated no earlier than the checks.
• D)Select and examine canceled checks and ascertain that the related receiving reports are dated no later than the checks.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual and expected (or standard) use of variable overheads based on the actual activity levels.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that varies directly with the level of production, such as utility costs for machinery.

Particular Product

Refers to a specific item or product line that a company manufactures or sells.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead, based on a predetermined rate.