The First Step in the Control Process Is to Set

question 106

True/False

The first step in the control process is to set performance standards.

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding new purchases to beginning inventory and then subtracting goods sold.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory system in which the inventory records are updated only after a physical count has been taken at periodic intervals, usually at the end of an accounting period.

Inventory Account

An account in the ledger that tracks the cost of goods a company has in stock that are available for sale.

Internal Control

Processes adopted by organizations to ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting, operational efficiency, and compliance with laws and regulations.