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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Definitions:

External Team Leadership

Management or leadership of a team by an individual who is not a member of the team but has authority or influence over it.

Decision-Making Steps

A series of stages or actions taken to identify and choose the best course of action among several alternatives.

Monitoring

The ongoing process of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Intervening

The act of becoming involved in a situation to alter the outcome or to help resolve issues.