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The reconciliation of the cash register tape with the cash in the register is an example of


A) other controls.
B) independent internal verification.
C) establishment of responsibility.
D) segregation of duties.

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

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An exception to disbursements being made by check is acceptable when cash is paid


A) to an owner.
B) to employees as wages.
C) from petty cash.
D) to employees as loans.

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

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How do these principles apply to cash disbursements: (a) Physical controls? (b) Human resource controls?

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Requiring employees to take vacations is a weakness in the system of internal controls because it does not promote operational efficiency.

A) True
B) False

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


A) Safeguard company assets.
B) Overstate liabilities in order to be conservative.
C) Enhance the accuracy and reliability of accounting records.
D) Reduce the risks of errors.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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The custodian of a company asset should


A) have access to the accounting records for that asset.
B) be someone outside the company.
C) not have access to the accounting records for that asset.
D) be an accountant.

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

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Grier Food Store used the following information in recording its bank reconciliation for the month of April. Grier Food Store used the following information in recording its bank reconciliation for the month of April.   (1) Checks written in April but still outstanding $6,300. (2) Checks written in March but still outstanding $2,800. (3) Deposits of April 30 not yet recorded by bank $4,900. (4) NSF check of customer returned by bank $500. (5) Check No. 210 for $594 was correctly issued and paid by bank but incorrectly entered in the cash payments journal as payment on account for $549. (6) Bank service charge for April was $40. (7) A payment on account was incorrectly entered in the cash payments journal and posted to the accounts payable subsidiary ledger for $824 when Check No. 318 was correctly prepared for $284. The check cleared the bank in April. (8) The bank collected a note receivable for the company of $6,000 plus $240 interest revenue. Instructions Prepare a bank reconciliation at April 30. (1) Checks written in April but still outstanding $6,300. (2) Checks written in March but still outstanding $2,800. (3) Deposits of April 30 not yet recorded by bank $4,900. (4) NSF check of customer returned by bank $500. (5) Check No. 210 for $594 was correctly issued and paid by bank but incorrectly entered in the cash payments journal as payment on account for $549. (6) Bank service charge for April was $40. (7) A payment on account was incorrectly entered in the cash payments journal and posted to the accounts payable subsidiary ledger for $824 when Check No. 318 was correctly prepared for $284. The check cleared the bank in April. (8) The bank collected a note receivable for the company of $6,000 plus $240 interest revenue. Instructions Prepare a bank reconciliation at April 30.

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Important objectives of a system of internal controls are to safeguard assets and to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the accounting records. Briefly discuss how (1) cost-benefit considerations, (2) the human element, and (3) the size of the business affect the implementation of a system of internal controls.

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The following credit sales are budgeted by Garcia Company: The following credit sales are budgeted by Garcia Company:   The company's past experience indicates that 70% of the accounts receivable are collected in the month of sale, 20% in the month following the sale, and 8% in the second month following the sale. The anticipated cash inflow for the month of March is A)  $462,900. B)  $420,000. C)  $450,000. D)  $441,000. The company's past experience indicates that 70% of the accounts receivable are collected in the month of sale, 20% in the month following the sale, and 8% in the second month following the sale. The anticipated cash inflow for the month of March is


A) $462,900.
B) $420,000.
C) $450,000.
D) $441,000.

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

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A credit balance in Cash Over and Short account is shown as


A) an asset.
B) a liability.
C) a revenue.
D) an expense.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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GAAP's, accounting and internal control procedures related to cash and the definition of cash equivalents, as compared to IFRS are: GAAP's, accounting and internal control procedures related to cash and the definition of cash equivalents, as compared to IFRS are:

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Allowing only the treasurer to sign checks is an example of


A) documentation procedures.
B) separation of duties.
C) other controls.
D) establishment of responsibility.

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

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A basic principle of cash management is to increase the speed of paying liabilities.

A) True
B) False

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Supervisors counting cash receipts daily is an example of


A) human resource controls.
B) independent internal verification.
C) establishment of responsibility.
D) segregation of duties.

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

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Sam's Grocery Store has the following policy. 'Only one cashier can have access to a cash drawer.' Which internal control principle supports this policy?


A) Documentation procedures.
B) Segregation of duties.
C) Physical controls.
D) Establishment of responsibilities.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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(Ethics) Samson Instruments is a rapidly growing manufacturer of medical devices. As a result of its growth, the company's management recently modified several of its procedures and practices to improve internal control. Some employees are upset with the changes. They have complained that all these changes just show that the company no longer trusts them. Required: "Internal controls exist because most people can't be trusted." Is this true? Explain.

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Internal controls exist, not because mos...

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Which of the following is not a limitation of internal control?


A) Cost of establishing control procedures should not exceed their benefit.
B) The human element.
C) Collusion.
D) The size of the company.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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The preparation of a bank reconciliation is an important cash control procedure. If a company deposits cash receipts daily and makes all cash disbursements by check, explain why the cash balance per books might not agree with the cash balance shown on the bank statement. Identify specific examples that may cause differences between the cash balance per books and the cash balance per bank.

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A $200 petty cash fund has cash of $26 and receipts of $170. The journal entry to replenish the account would include


A) debit to Cash for $170.
B) credit to Petty Cash for $170.
C) debit to Petty Cash for $174.
D) credit to Cash for $174.

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

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Expected direct materials purchases in Wade Company are $525,000 in the first quarter and $675,000 in the second quarter. Forty percent of the purchases are paid in cash as incurred, and the balance is paid in the following quarter. The budgeted cash payments for purchases in the second quarter are:


A) $720,000.
B) $675,000.
C) $585,000.
D) $540,000.

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

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