In the Following Situation,which Internal Control Procedure Needs Strengthening

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the following situation,which internal control procedure needs strengthening?
- At Hofstra Services,the accounting clerk fills out unnumbered purchase order forms for purchases of supplies.An operations engineer completes the form with a detailed description of the supplies being ordered,and the operations manager approves the purchase and passes the purchase order back to the accountant for processing.

• A) Assignment of responsibilities
• B) Competent, reliable, and ethical personnel
• C) Separation of duties
• D) Documents

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