There Are Several Key Internal Controls Over the Payment of Payroll

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Essay

There are several key internal controls over the payment of payroll function that should be present. For example, the payroll should be distributed by someone who is not involved in the other payroll functions. Discuss other key internal controls over the payment of payroll function as it relates to the physical control over assets and records.

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with running the day-to-day operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and payroll.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life, reducing its book value.

Fixed Asset

Long-term tangible property or equipment that a firm owns and uses in its operations to generate income, typically not expected to be converted to cash within a year.

Fixed Asset Turnover

A ratio that measures a company's ability to generate sales from its fixed-assets investments such as property, plant, and equipment.