Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780078025914
Author: Fred Phillips Associate Professor, Robert Libby, Patricia Libby
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 4MC
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To find: The correct option, the option which is not an internal control principle
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Which of the following items is an example of an inherent limitation in an intrnal control system?
A. Segregation of employee duties
B. Human error in decision making
C. Ineffective board of directors
D. Understaffed internal audit functions.
A segregation of duties among employees eliminates the possibility of collusion
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Which among the following is not representing an inherent limitation of the Internal control system
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Misunderstanding of instructions by employees
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- Internal control procedures do NOT include: A. smart hiring practices. B. adequate records. C. limited access. D. control environment.arrow_forwardWhich one of the following is not included in the control environment? a. Integrity & Ethical values b. Organizational Structure c. Competence of Personnel d. External Auditorarrow_forwardOne of the principles of internal control is "establishment of responsibility". This principle does not include: a. one person being responsible for one task. b. independent internal verification. c. authorisation of transactions. d. approval of transactions.arrow_forward
- True or False Segregation of duties is one of the categories of control activities.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not an element of internal control? A) Only promoting from within. B) Implement segregation of duties. C) Maintain adequate accounting records. D) Conduct internal audits.arrow_forwardWhich of the following is not included in the steps to evaluate the internal control system? a. Interview Customers b. Interview Management c. Interview Owners d. Interview Employeesarrow_forward
- Allowing only certain employees to order goods and services for the company is an example of what internal control procedure? a.Proper authorization b.Independent verification c.Segregation of duties d.Safeguarding of assets and recordsarrow_forwardA system of internal control can be rendered ineffective by employee collusion. is premised on the concept of absolute assurance. is infallible. invariably will have costs exceeding benefits. O O O Oarrow_forwardAnswer the following questions:a. In your own words, describe Segregation of Duties. Why is it important? Provide an example. b. In your own words, describe independent Internal Verification. Why is it important? Provide an example.arrow_forward
- Which of the following is not true concerning control activities? a.Control procedures is another term for control activities. b. Transaction authorization is a control activity. c. Information and communication is an important component of control activities. d. Control activities generally fall into the two categories of preventive controls and detective controls.arrow_forwardA company limits access to computerized accounting records. What can be said of this procedure? a.It is a good example of physical controls. b.It violates adequate documents and records. c.It violates proper segregation of duties. d.It is a good example of independent checks on performance.arrow_forwardNeutrality of information means that the information is a. Not in favour of any of the employees b. All the above c. Not Beneficial to one set of employees d. Beneficial to one set of employees.arrow_forward
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