Which of the Following Internal Control Activities Most Likely Would

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following internal control activities most likely would deter lapping of collections from customers?

• A)Independent internal verification of dates of entry in the cash receipts journal with dates of daily cash summaries.
• B)Authorization of write-offs of uncollectible accounts by a supervisor independent of credit approval.
• C)Separation of duties between receiving cash and posting the accounts receivable ledger.
• D)Supervisory comparison of the daily cash summary with the sum of the cash receipts journal entries.

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Structures formed by folding of polypeptide chains in proteins, stabilized by hydrogen bonds, contributing to the protein's tertiary and quaternary structures.

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A common structural motif in proteins, characterized by a right-handed coiled configuration of the polypeptide chain.

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The local folded structures that form within a polypeptide due to interactions between atoms in the backbone.

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Proteins that are roughly spherical in shape, often soluble in water and serving roles in catalysis, regulation, and transport.