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

---

Definitions:

One-third

One-third refers to a fraction, specifically the division of something into three equal parts, and it is often encountered in legal contexts regarding division of assets or liabilities.

Uniform Partnership Act

A model set of laws intended to standardize the governance of business partnerships within the United States.

UPA

Uniform Partnership Act; a set of laws adopted by many states in the U.S. that governs the operations of partnerships and the relationships between partners.

Expressly Agree

To give a clear and definite agreement or consent to a specific term or condition.