Which of the Following Is Not a Good Internal Control

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a good internal control practice?

• A) Handwriting cheques
• B) The use of passwords for computer access
• C) The pre-numbering of source documents
• D) Use of a safe to store unused blank cheques

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Definitions:

Voting Stock

Shares that give the shareholder the right to vote on important company decisions, essentially similar to voting common stock but may include different classes of stock.

Variable Interest Entities (VIEs)

A legal entity in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights but rather on contractual or ownership arrangements.

Equity Ownership

The holding of shares in a company, giving the shareholder ownership rights and potentially entitlements to dividends and voting powers.

Adjusted Subsidiary Value

The value of a subsidiary after adjustments have been made for fair value of assets and liabilities, often calculated during the consolidation process.