The Auditor Typically Writes a Letter to the Audit Committee

question 38

True/False

The auditor typically writes a letter to the audit committee concerning material weaknesses in internal controls.

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Definitions:

Accounting Records

Documents and books that capture a company's financial transactions, including journals, ledgers, and financial statements.

Cash Account

An account where all transactions are made in cash, including receipts and payments.

Bank Reconciliation

Bank reconciliation is the process of matching the balances in an entity's accounting records for a cash account to the corresponding information on a bank statement, to ensure accuracy.

Internal Control

Strategies and methods adopted by a business to maintain the accuracy of its financial and accounting records, encourage responsibility, and deter dishonest practices.