The following control procedures are used in Morgan's Boutique Shoppe for cash disbursements. 1. The company accountant prepares the bank reconciliation and reports any discrepancies to the owner. 2. The store manager personally approves all payments before signing and issuing
The following control procedures are used in Morgan's Boutique Shoppe for cash disbursements.
1. The company accountant prepares the bank reconciliation and reports any discrepancies to the owner.
2. The store manager personally approves all payments before signing and issuing checks.
3. Each week, 100 company checks are left in an unmarked envelope on a shelf behind the cash register.
4. After payment, bills are filed in a paid invoice folder.
5. The company checks are unnumbered.
Instructions
(a) For each procedure, explain the weakness in internal control, and identify the internal control principle that is violated.
(b) For each weakness, suggest a change in the procedure that will result in good internal control.
1. The company accountant prepares the bank reconciliation and reports any discrepancies to the owner.
2. The store manager personally approves all payments before signing and issuing checks.
3. Each week, 100 company checks are left in an unmarked envelope on a shelf behind the cash register.
4. After payment, bills are filed in a paid invoice folder.
5. The company checks are unnumbered.
Instructions
(a) For each procedure, explain the weakness in internal control, and identify the internal control principle that is violated.
(b) For each weakness, suggest a change in the procedure that will result in good internal control.
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Related Book For
Financial and managerial accounting
ISBN: 978-1118016114
1st edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
Question Details
Chapter #
7
Section: Exercises
Problem: 3
Posted Date: December 29, 2012 05:36:52
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