Which of the Following Is an Objective of Internal Control

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an objective of internal control?

• A) to encourage employees to follow company policies
• B) to ensure timely payment of accounts payable
• C) to ensure timely collection of accounts receivable
• D) to guarantee that a business makes a profit

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Definitions:

Property Taxes

Levies imposed by a government on a property owner, typically based on the value of the property.

Effective Rate

The actual interest rate an individual pays on a loan or earns on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding.

Quarterly Compounding

A technique in which interest is computed and then compounded to the main amount quarterly.

Nominal Rate

The stated interest rate of a bond or loan, not adjusting for inflation or the compounding of interest.