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The flowchart below illustrates two alternative inventory ordering methods. Answer part 1 to 3 based on this flowchart
- Some organizations prefer using alternative two. What are the advantages of using alternative two instead of the alternative one? Be specific.
- What is the difference between purchase requisition and purchase order?
- Under what circumstances can you envision management using alternative one rather than alternative two?
- Some accountants argue that the receiving department should be eliminated. Discuss the objective of eliminating the receiving function. What accounting/audit problems need to be resolved.
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