Nick Steals Two Checks from Pauline-A Blank Check and a Check

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Essay

Nick steals two checks from Pauline-a blank check and a check payable to the order of Retail Outlets Company, drawn on Pauline's account with State Bank. Nick forges Pauline's signature on the blank check and makes it payable to himself. Nick forges Retail Outlets's indorsement on the back of the check payable to Retail Outlets, and adds "Pay to the order of Nick." At United Credit Union, Nick indorses the back of both checks with his own name and gives them to United for cash. United does not know about the theft or the forged signatures and presents the checks to State Bank, which pays them. Pauline, who was not negligent, discovers the forgeries and asks State Bank to recredit her account. Who suffers the loss on each check?

Identify and explain different types of budgeting methods including continuous, zero-based, and master budgeting.

Understand the concept of flexible budgeting and its application to production adjustments.

Distinguish between various components of a master budget including production, sales, and capital expenditures budgets.

Explain the significance of involving employees in the budgeting process to avoid human behavior problems.

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Definitions:

Steel

An alloy of iron and carbon, and sometimes other elements, used as a primary material in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, automobiles, machines, appliances, and weapons.

Automobiles

Motor vehicles designed and manufactured to transport individuals or small groups of people.

Oranges

A citrus fruit known for its juicy segments and sweet to slightly sour taste, often consumed fresh or squeezed for juice.

Peaches

A sweet, juicy fruit with fuzzy skin and a stone or pit in the center, commonly eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking.