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ACCT Chapter 6
Cash, Fraud and Internal Control
Question | Answer |
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Purpose of Internal Control | - Helps managers to prevent avoidable losses, plant operations and monitor company and employee performance - Helps managers to monitor and control business activities |
- Purpose of an internal control system: - Internal control system consists all policies and procedures managers use to: | - Protect assets. - Ensure reliable accounting. - Promote efficient operations. - Uphold company policies. |
What does Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requires manager and auditors of public companies | to document and certify that company’s system of internal controls. |
What requirements are SOX? | - The company must have effective internal controls - Auditors must evaluate internal controls - Violators receive harsh penalties (up to 25 years in prison with fines) - Auditor's work is overseen by PCAOB |
What is difference between Internal Control and Internal Control Principles? | - Internal Control varies from company to company - Internal Control Principles apply to all companies |
The fundamental Principles of Internal Control: | - Establish responsibilities - Maintain adequate records - Insure assets and bond key employees - Separate recordkeeping from custody of assets - Divide responsibility for related transactions - Apply technological controls - Perform regular and ind |
At the end of business on September 1, the total displayed on the cash register tape shows $1,059 of cash sales for the day. However, when the clerk and the supervisor count the cash in the register, the count reveals that $1,050 was actually collected fr |