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Chapter 5, Problem 5.4E
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To indicate: The internal control principle applied in each of the statements from (a) through (f)
(2)
To determine
To prepare: A table showing the steps in documentation procedures, and indicate the missing document
(3)
To determine
To indicate: The internal control weaknesses in the system that led the materials/crew manager to steal $20,000 of materials
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a. a user department request for acquisition of goods or services and submits purchase requisition to the purchasing department
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FUND.OF FIN.ACCOUNTING W/CONNECT+ >IC<
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