An Audit Procedure That Compares the Name, Amount, and Dates

question 46

Multiple Choice

An audit procedure that compares the name, amount, and dates shown on remittance advices, either paper of electronic via direct deposit, with cash receipts journal entries and with related duplicate deposit slips would be effective in detecting:

• A)kiting.
• B)lapping.
• C)illicit write-offs of customers as uncollectible accounts.
• D)sales without proper credit authorization.

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Definitions:

Limited Partnership

is a form of partnership characterized by having one or more general partners with unlimited liability, and one or more limited partners whose liability is limited to the amount of their investment.

Management Participation

The involvement or engagement of managerial staff in the planning and decision-making processes of a business or organization.

Liability

The state of being legally responsible for something, particularly in terms of debts or legal obligations.

Fiduciary Duty

An obligation one party (fiduciary) has to act in the best interest of another (the principal) in situations that require trust, honesty, and loyalty.