Which of the Following Describes the Internal Control Component "Information

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the internal control component "information system?"

• A)Internal auditors monitor company controls to safeguard assets, and external auditors monitor the controls to ensure that the accounting records are accurate.
• B)Control procedures are designed to ensure that the business's goals are achieved.
• C)Only authorized users have access to various parts of the information system.
• D)The information system is the "tone at the top" of the business.

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Definitions:

Negotiated Increases

Adjustments to wages, prices, or other financial terms that are determined through the process of negotiation rather than being set by market forces or regulatory decree.

Pension Plan

An employment-based savings program where an employer must deposit funds into a designated account intended for an employee's retirement benefits.

Profit Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive additional payments based on the company's profitability, beyond their standard salaries or wages.

Social Responsibility

The idea that businesses should balance profit-making activities with activities that benefit society; encompasses everything from charity work to reducing carbon footprints.