Principles Of Auditing & Other Assurance Services
21st Edition
ISBN: 9781259916984
Author: WHITTINGTON, Ray, Pany, Kurt
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 18, Problem 37P
a.
To determine
Explain the internal control deficiencies over the cash receipt and billing function. Organize the weaknesses based on the following function: Credit manager,
b.
To determine
Provide the effect of the control weaknesses in the report on the internal control of Company S. State the appropriate type of opinion.
c.
To determine
Provide the communication responsibilities in case of weakness representing significant deficiencies.
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