There Are Several Key Internal Controls Over the Payment of Payroll

question 51

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:

P(A And B)

The joint probability of two events occurring simultaneously, within a specified context.

Probability Notation

The standard symbols and formulations used to represent probabilities in mathematical expressions.

Conditional Probability

The chance of a specific event occurring, conditional on the occurrence of another event beforehand.

Intersection

The point or set of points where two or more objects or sets, such as lines or sets in mathematics, meet or overlap.