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The use of prenumbered checks is an example of


A) documentation procedures.
B) independent internal verification.
C) establishment of responsibility.
D) segregation of duties.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Which one of the following is not an objective of a system of internal controls?


A) Safeguard company assets.
B) Enhance the accuracy and reliability of accounting records.
C) Fairness of the financial statements.
D) Reduce the risks of errors.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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In a small business, the lack of certain separations of duties can best be overcome by


A) bonding the employees.
B) getting the owner actively involved.
C) hiring only honest employees.
D) holding one person responsible for a given set of transactions.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following controls would best help detect the removal of a blank check by an employee from the back of a company's checkbook for subsequent misappropriation of funds?


A) An accounting policies manual.
B) Tracing any debit memorandums from the bank to the company's records.
C) The use of prenumbered checks.
D) A review of the cash budget.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Segregation of duties among employees eliminates the possibility of collusion.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following would be deducted from the balance per bank on a bank reconciliation?


A) Outstanding checks.
B) Deposits in transit.
C) Notes collected by the bank.
D) Service charges.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Bishop Company wrote checks totaling $51,240 during October and $55,950 during November. $48,720 of these checks cleared the bank in October, and $54,660 cleared the bank in November. What was the amount of outstanding checks on November 30?


A) $3,810.
B) $690.
C) $1,830.
D) $5,940.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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When one individual is responsible for all related activities, the potential for errors and irregularities is decreased.

A) True
B) False

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Cash is defined by IFRS as


A) cash on hand.
B) demand deposits.
C) cash on hand and demand deposits.
D) cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly liquid investments.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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An example of segregation of duties is having a check signer recording cash disbursements.

A) True
B) False

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What percentage of companies worldwide have experienced fraud in a recent 12-month period?


A) 1%
B) 10%
C) 34%
D) 100%

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The following information was taken from Hurlbert Company cash budget for the month June  Beginning cash balance $69,000 Cash receipts 93,000 Cash disbursements 117,000\begin{array}{lr}\text { Beginning cash balance } & \$ 69,000 \\\text { Cash receipts } & 93,000 \\\text { Cash disbursements } & 117,000\end{array} If the company has a policy of maintaining an end of the month cash balance of $60,000, the amount the company would have to borrow is


A) $36,000.
B) $15,000.
C) $24,000.
D) $0.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Physical controls to safeguard assets do not include


A) cashier department supervisors.
B) vaults.
C) safety deposit boxes.
D) locked warehouses.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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All of the following requirements about internal controls were enacted under the Sarbanes Oxley Act except


A) independent outside auditors must attest to the level of internal control.
B) companies must develop sound internal controls over financial reporting.
C) companies must continually assess the functionality of internal controls.
D) independent outside auditors must eliminate redundant internal controls.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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Having one person responsible for the related activities of ordering merchandise, receiving goods, and paying for them


A) increases the potential for errors and fraud.
B) decreases the potential for errors and fraud.
C) is an example of good internal control.
D) is a good example of safeguarding the company's assets.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following does not appear as a separate section on the cash budget?


A) Cash receipts.
B) Cash disbursements.
C) Cash sales.
D) Financing.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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A $300 petty cash fund has cash of $55 and receipts of $240. The journal entry to replenish the account would include a


A) debit to Cash for $240.
B) credit to Petty Cash for $245.
C) debit to Cash Over and Short for $5.
D) credit to Cash for $240.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A good system of internal control will safeguard its assets and enhance the accuracy and reliability of its accounting records.

A) True
B) False

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Internal controls are not designed to safeguard assets from


A) natural disasters.
B) employee theft.
C) robbery.
D) unauthorized use.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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The entry to replenish a petty cash fund includes a credit to


A) Petty Cash.
B) Cash.
C) Freight-In.
D) Postage Expense.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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