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Internal control systems are subject to limitations that usually arise from either (1)human error or human fraud, or (2)the cost-benefit principle.

A) True
B) False

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The clerk who has access to the cash in the cash register should also have access to the cash register tape or file.

A) True
B) False

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Liquidity refers to a company's ability to pay its long-term obligations.

A) True
B) False

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What is a voucher system and what are the two areas for which it establishes control procedures?

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A voucher system is a set of procedures ...

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Internal control systems are:


A) Developed by the Securities and Exchange Commission for public companies.
B) Developed by the Small Business Administration for non-public companies.
C) Required only if a company plans to engage in interstate commerce.
D) Developed by the Internal Revenue Service for all U.S. companies.
E) Required by Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) to be documented and certified if the company's stock is traded on an exchange (a public company) .

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

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Outstanding checks, deposits in transit, and bank service charges are added to the beginning balance of the bank statement to determine the adjusted bank balance.

A) True
B) False

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Franklin Company deposits all cash receipts on the day they are received and makes all cash payments by check. At the close of business on August 31, its Cash account shows a debit balance of $13,162. Franklin's August bank statement shows $14,237 on deposit in the bank. Determine the adjusted cash balance using the following information:  Deposit in transit $4,500 Outstanding checks $3,900 Bank service fees, not yet recorded by company $50 The bank collected on a note receivable, not yet recorded by the company $1,725\begin{array}{|l|r|}\hline \text { Deposit in transit } & \$ 4,500 \\\hline \text { Outstanding checks } & \$ 3,900 \\\hline \text { Bank service fees, not yet recorded by company } & \$ 50 \\\hline \text { The bank collected on a note receivable, not yet recorded by the company } & \$ 1,725\\\hline\end{array} The adjusted cash balance should be:


A) $10,337
B) $18,737
C) $14,887
D) $14,837
E) $13,112

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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When using a voucher system, what are the steps on the invoice approval checklist that must be completed before an invoice approval is complete and a voucher prepared?

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A seller (or provider) of goods or services to a business organization is known as a:


A) Payee.
B) Vendee.
C) Creditor.
D) Debtor.
E) Vendor.

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

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All of the following are considered effective cash management principles except:


A) Keeping only necessary levels of assets.
B) Planning expenditures.
C) Delaying payment of liabilities until the last possible day.
D) Encouraging collection of receivables by offering discounts for early payments.
E) Retaining excess cash for unexpected expenditures.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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A bank does not issue a debit memorandum to notify the depositor of which of the following?


A) An uncollectible check.
B) A deposit to their account.
C) A fee assessed to the depositor's account.
D) Periodic payments arranged in advance, by a depositor.
E) All withdrawals through an ATM.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Petty cash reimbursement requires a journal entry that involves a debit to the appropriate expenses and a credit to Cash.

A) True
B) False

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A credit memorandum on a bank statement indicates:


A) A decrease in the bank's asset account.
B) A decrease in the bank's liability account.
C) An increase in the bank's asset account.
D) An increase in the bank's liability account.
E) An increase in the bank's expense account.

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

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Maintaining adequate records is an important internal control principle.

A) True
B) False

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The use of internal controls provides a guarantee against losses due to operating activities.

A) True
B) False

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Principles of internal control include all of the following except:


A) Apply technological controls.
B) Maintaining security by having one person track and record assets.
C) Divide responsibilities for related transactions.
D) Separate recordkeeping from custody of assets.
E) Perform regular and independent reviews.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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In order to streamline the purchasing process, department managers should place orders directly with suppliers.

A) True
B) False

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The days' sales uncollected ratio measures the liquidity of accounts receivable.

A) True
B) False

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The treasurer of a company is responsible for cash management. List five cash management principles that are essential for effective cash management.

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Encourage collection of receivables by s...

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A debit memorandum on a bank statement indicates:


A) A decrease in the bank's asset account.
B) An increase in the bank's asset account.
C) A decrease in the bank's liability account.
D) An increase in the bank's expense account.
E) An increase in the bank's liability account.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

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