What Is a Benchmark Problem

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a benchmark problem?

• A)A difficulty encountered when attempting to bring an accounting information system up to industry best practices.
• B)A method used to compare the efficiency of alternative accounting information systems.
• C)The cost-benefit tradeoff defined by the relationship between increased costs and increased benefits from a system.
• D)A method used to test the compatibility of a new accounting information system with existing hardware and software.

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Definitions:

Voucher

A special form for recording relevant data about a liability and the details of its payment.

Cash Payment

is the act of settling a transaction or discharging a debt by using physical currency or through a digital medium representing immediate value.

Internal Control Objectives

The goals aimed at ensuring the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness of operations.

Financial Reports

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.