Vaughan Services Hires a New Accountant to Maintain Its Petty

question 164

Multiple Choice

Vaughan Services hires a new accountant to maintain its petty cash fund.Although the employee possesses an accounting degree,he/she had been previously convicted of embezzlement.Which internal control procedure needs to be addressed in this situation?

• A) assignment of responsibilities
• B) competent, reliable, and ethical personnel
• C) separation of duties
• D) documents

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