Discuss the Threat of Unauthorized Changes to the Payroll Master

question 17

Essay

Discuss the threat of unauthorized changes to the payroll master file and its consequences.

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Definitions:

Inventoriable Costs

Costs that are initially recorded as inventory on the balance sheet and recognized as cost of goods sold only when the inventory is sold.

Freight Charges

Costs associated with transporting goods from one location to another, often incurred by the seller to deliver goods to a customer.

Purchase Returns

Goods returned by the buyer to the seller, usually due to defects or otherwise not meeting expectations, resulting in a refund or credit.

Average Cost Method

An inventory valuation method that calculates the cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the average cost of all similar items in inventory.