Proper Segregation of Duties in the Purchases,payables and Payments Cycle

question 57

Multiple Choice

Proper segregation of duties in the purchases,payables and payments cycle would be to have ________.

• A)the accounting department independent of the sales department
• B)the purchasing department independent of the receiving department
• C)the information systems department independent of the accounting department
• D)the sales department independent of the shipping department

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Definitions:

Day's Events

The various occurrences, tasks, or activities that take place within the duration of a 24-hour period.

Automatic Processing

The subconscious aspect of cognition that involves non-conscious tasks, such as walking, which do not require active thinking or attention.

Incidental Information

Information that is acquired without deliberate intention or effort, often as a byproduct of another activity.

Mnemonics

Memory aids, especially those techniques that use vivid imagery and organizational devices.