Which of the Following Is an Internal Control That Would

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an internal control that would prevent a paid disbursement voucher from being presented for payment a second time?

• A)Vouchers should be prepared by individuals who are responsible for signing disbursement checks.
• B)Disbursement vouchers should be approved by at least two responsible management officials.
• C)The date on a disbursement voucher should be within a few days of the date the voucher is presented for payment.
• D)The official signing the check should compare the check with the voucher and should "cancel" the voucher documents by marking them "paid."

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest

A minority ownership interest in a subsidiary that is not owned by the parent company, usually reflected in the equity section of the parent's balance sheet.

Unrealized Gain

Profits that have been earned on paper from an investment but have not been realized through a sale, and thus are not included in the income statement until realized.

Amortization

The gradual reduction of a debt or the allocation of the cost of an intangible asset over a period of time.

Fair Value Increments

Adjustments made to the book values of assets or liabilities to reflect their fair value at the time of acquisition in a business combination.