A Receiving Clerk Notes That a Delivery of 10 Units

question 78

Multiple Choice

A receiving clerk notes that a delivery of 10 units has been received,but the purchase order specified 12 units.A debit memo will need to be prepared to adjust for the difference between the quantity ordered and received.Who should prepare this document?

• A)the receiving clerk
• B)the controller
• C)the vendor
• D)the purchasing department manager

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Definitions:

Ration Coupons

Documents or digital vouchers that allow the holder to purchase a certain amount of a product, often used by governments in times of shortage to ensure equitable distribution.

Right to Purchase

The option or privilege given to an individual or entity to buy something at a predetermined price within a specific time frame.

Price System

The mechanism whereby the prices of goods and services are determined in a free market economy, primarily through the interaction of supply and demand.

Allocation of Resources

The process of distributing available resources among various uses in an economy to meet the needs and desires of individuals and entities.