IT Controls That the Auditor Might Expect to Find in the Cash

question 70

Multiple Choice

IT controls that the auditor might expect to find in the cash process are

• A)IT system restricts access to individuals authorized to input investment purchases and investment sales
• B)IT system restricts access to individuals authorized to input cash transfers between bank and accounts
• C)Trading and available-for-sale investments must have a broker's advice number to be entered into the accounting system
• D)Bank transfer report is generated daily (weekly or monthly)and is reviewed by an individual one level above the level making the transfer
• E)Held-to-maturity investments must have a face value,which includes the stated amount of the bond and the discount or premium on the bond
• F)Both B and D

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