Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct with Respect

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct with respect to separation of duties?

• A) A person who has temporary or permanent custody of an asset should account for that asset.
• B) Employees who authorize transactions should not have custody of the related assets.
• C) Employees who open cash receipts should record the amounts in the subsidiary ledgers.
• D) Employees who authorize transactions should have recording responsibility for these transactions.

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Definitions:

Heightened scrutiny standard

A legal standard applied by courts to review and evaluate the constitutionality of certain laws, particularly those that involve potential discrimination.

Intermediate scrutiny

A standard of judicial review that applies to classifications based on gender or legitimacy, requiring the law to serve an important government objective in a way that is substantially related to that objective.

Hostile work environment

A situation in which an employee experiences an offensive, intimidating, or oppressive atmosphere created by discriminatory harassment, affecting their ability to work.

Sexual harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.