A Credit Sale Is Made to a Customer,even Though the Customer's

question 72

Essay

A credit sale is made to a customer,even though the customer's account is four months overdue.Describe a specific internal control procedure that would prevent this from happening.

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Definitions:

Fair Value Option

An election that allows companies to report specific financial assets and liabilities at their fair values, with changes in fair value recognized in the income statement.

Acquisition Method

A set of procedures used in accounting to consolidate the financial statements of two companies in the event of a merger or acquisition.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports the assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one entity.

Book Value

The net value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, often used to assess the company's financial health and value.