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Chapter 7 vocab
Term | Definition |
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bank reconciliation | analysis of items that create the difference between cash balance on the balance sheet and cash account on the ledger |
bank statement | a summary of all account transactions made by the bank each month |
cash | money on deposit that is available for unrestricted withdrawal |
cash equivalents | highly liquid investments that are usually reported with cash on the balance sheet |
cash short and over account | the amount of cash on hand that differs from the amount of cash sales |
compensating balance | a minimum cash balance required by some banks to be maintained in a bank account |
control environment | the overall attitude of mgmt and employees about the importance of controls |
days' cash on hand | measures how long a company would survive if its sources of revenue declined significantly = DIVIDE [(cash + short term investments) / (daily cash operating expenses)] |
electronic funds transfer | a system in which computers rather than paper are used to effect transactions |
elements of internal control | elements that together sustain internal control |
employee fraud | intentional act of deceiving an employer for personal gain |
internal control | policies and procedures used to ensure compliance with laws and regulations |
petty cash fund | a special cash fund to pay relatively small amounts |
Sarbanes-Oxley Act | maintain trust and confidence in the financial reporting of companies |
special purpose funds | cash funds used for a special business need |
voucher | a document that serves as a proof of authority to pay cash or issue an electronic funds transfer |
voucher system | a set of procedures that uses vouchers for authorizing and recording liabilities and cash payments |