Sam Fenton wants to ensure that sales in a retail outlet are not recorded at the wrong amount. Which preventive control will help him ensure his objective? O The signature of the goods by the warehouse receiver on a receiving report or a bill of lading. O A credit check by the credit manager. O Automatic pricing of sales invoices using a master price file. O None of the above.

Sam Fenton wants to ensure that sales in a retail outlet are not recorded at the wrong amount. Which preventive control will help him ensure his objective? O The signature of the goods by the warehouse receiver on a receiving report or a bill of lading. O A credit check by the credit manager. O Automatic pricing of sales invoices using a master price file. O None of the above.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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