Internal Controls Are Designed to Accomplish Five Objectives That Include

question 104

Multiple Choice

Internal controls are designed to accomplish five objectives that include compliance with legal requirements,promote operational efficiency,safeguard assets,encourage employees to follow company policy and:

• A)prevent misappropriation of assets.
• B)prevent collusion.
• C)prevent fraud.
• D)ensure accurate,reliable accounting records.

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Definitions:

Expenses

Economic costs that a company incurs through its operations to generate revenue, often categorized as operational, selling, and administrative expenses.

Revenue Account

A financial account that tracks the income generated from a company's business activities, such as sales or services provided.

Credited

A term used in double-entry bookkeeping to indicate a recording in the credit column, often signaling an increase in liabilities or a decrease in assets.

Increased

Describes a rise or growth in value, quantity, or some other measure.