Control of Inventory Should Begin as Soon as the Inventory

question 119

Multiple Choice

Control of inventory should begin as soon as the inventory is received. Which of the following internal control steps is not done to meet this goal?

• A) check the invoice to the receiving report
• B) check the invoice to the purchase order
• C) check the invoice with the person who specifically purchased the item
• D) check the invoice extensions and totals

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