Which of the Following Controls Would an Entity Most Likely

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following controls would an entity most likely use in safeguarding against the loss of marketable securities?

• A) An independent trust company that has no direct contact with the employees who have recordkeeping responsibilities has possession of the securities.
• B) The internal auditor verifies the marketable securities in the entity's safe each year on the balance sheet date.
• C) The independent auditor traces all purchases and sales of marketable securities through the subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• D) A designated member of the board of directors controls the securities in a bank safe-deposit box.

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