What Is the Purpose of the Internal Control System Within

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Essay

What is the purpose of the internal control system within an organization?

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Definitions:

Petty Cash Account

A small fund kept on hand for minor, incidental expenses.

Debit Memorandum

A document or entry recorded to reflect an adjustment or correction, usually increasing the amount a buyer owes to a seller.

Credit Memorandum

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount that the buyer owes under the terms of an earlier invoice.

Petty Cash

A small amount of cash kept on hand used for paying minor or incidental expenses in a business setting.