In the Following Situation, Which Internal Control Procedure Needs Strengthening

question 121

Multiple Choice

In the following situation, which internal control procedure needs strengthening? At Syria 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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Definitions:

Inflation

The measure of how quickly the general pricing for products and services advances, decreasing monetary purchasing power.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of individuals without employment, yet are actively pursuing job opportunities in the labor force.

Disinflation

A decrease in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which prices for goods and services increase over time.

Phillips Curve

An economic concept that illustrates an inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the unemployment rate in the short run.