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Several Potential Problems in the Sales/collection Process Are Listed Below

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Several potential problems in the sales/collection process are listed below. In the space provided, indicate one internal control that would prevent/detect/correct the problem; do not use the same internal control more than once
1. A burglar takes cash while the office is closed
2. A customer is unwilling to pay his bill
3. A fire destroys inventory in the warehouse
4. A sales clerk records incorrect items on a customer order
5. An accounting clerk records cash received on account by debiting cash and accounts receivable
6. Items ordered are missing from a shipment, although they appear on the packing list
7. Merchandise is damaged during shipment
8. Sales and warehouse clerks arrange to ship merchandise to their friends
9. The cash receipts clerk steals money from incoming mail
10. The customer invoice is sent before goods are shipped


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