Which of the Following Controls Most Likely Would Help Ensure

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following controls most likely would help ensure that all credit sales transactions of an entity are recorded?

• A)The billing department supervisor sends copies of approved sales orders to the credit department for comparison to authorized credit limits and current customer account balances.
• B)The accounting department supervisor independently reconciles the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger to the accounts receivable control account monthly.
• C)The accounting department supervisor controls the mailing of monthly statements to customers and investigates any differences reported by customers.
• D)The billing department supervisor matches prenumbered shipping documents with entries in the sales journal.

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Definitions:

Common Shares

Equity securities that represent ownership in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on corporate matters and share in the profits through dividends.

Share Capital

The amount of money raised by a company through the sale of shares to investors, representing ownership in the company.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Secondary Market

The marketplace where investors buy and sell securities or assets from other investors, rather than from the issuing companies directly.