Explain What Lapping Means, and Discuss the Internal Control Deficiency

question 93

Essay

Explain what lapping means, and discuss the internal control deficiency that allows it to occur. Also discuss the procedures the auditor can perform to detect lapping.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has earned to date, less any dividends or other distributions paid to shareholders, often reinvested in the business or kept as a reserve.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs, but excluding indirect expenses.

Expense

An outflow of cash or other valuable assets from a person or company to another entity in exchange for goods or services.

Expenses

Costs incurred during business operations to generate revenue, which may include rent, salaries, and materials.