Which of the Following Is a Major Control Risk in the Payroll

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major control risk in the payroll area?

• A)theft of inventory by staff
• B)fictitious persons cashing paychecks
• C)expenses being recorded as assets in order to manipulate earnings
• D)contracts being awarded to relatives of employees

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