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Internal control is defined, in part, as a plan that safeguards


A) all statement of financial position accounts.
B) assets.
C) liabilities.
D) equity.

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Which of the following would not be reported on the statement of financial position as a cash equivalent?


A) Money market funds
B) Commercial paper
C) Treasury bills
D) Restricted cash

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Employees of a company who evaluate the effectiveness of the company's system of internal controls on a year-round basis are called ______________.

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Which of the following would not be reported on the statement of financial position as a cash equivalent?


A) Money market funds
B) Sixty-day certificate of deposit
C) Six-month Treasury bills
D) Money market savings certificate

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Hemingway Company uses an imprest petty cash system. The fund was established on March 1 with a balance of $200. During March the following petty cash receipts were found in the petty cash box. Hemingway Company uses an imprest petty cash system. The fund was established on March 1 with a balance of $200. During March the following petty cash receipts were found in the petty cash box.   The fund was replenished on March 15 when the fund contained $8 in cash. On March 20, the amount in the fund was increased to $300. Instructions Journalize the entries in March that pertain to the operation of the petty cash fund. The fund was replenished on March 15 when the fund contained $8 in cash. On March 20, the amount in the fund was increased to $300. Instructions Journalize the entries in March that pertain to the operation of the petty cash fund.

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If the month-end bank statement shows a balance of ¥720,000, outstanding checks are ¥240,000, a deposit of ¥80,000 was in transit at month end, and a check for ¥10,000 was erroneously charged by the bank against the account, the correct balance in the bank account at month end is


A) ¥550,000.
B) ¥570,000.
C) ¥410,000.
D) ¥870,000.

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A bank may issue a credit memorandum for


A) a bank service charge.
B) an NSF (not sufficient funds) check from a customer.
C) the collection of a note receivable for the depositor by the bank.
D) the cost of printing checks.

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Internal control systems must be monitored periodically for their adequacy.

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Reconciling the bank statement monthly is an example of


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

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A $100 petty cash fund has cash of $17 and receipts of $82. The journal entry to replenish the account would include a


A) debit to Cash for $82.
B) credit to Petty Cash for $83.
C) debit to Cash Over and Short for $1.
D) credit to Cash for $82.

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Nolan Company had checks outstanding totaling $14,400 on its June bank reconciliation. In July, Nolan Company issued checks totaling $103,800. The July bank statement shows that $64,800 in checks cleared the bank in July. A check from one of Nolan Company's customers in the amount of $800 was also returned marked "NSF." The amount of outstanding checks on Nolan Company's July bank reconciliation should be


A) $39,000.
B) $53,400.
C) $52,600.
D) $24,600.

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On May 1, 2014, Vuitton Company established a petty cash fund by issuing a check for €500 to Antoinette Mercier, the custodian of the petty cash fund. On May 31, 2014, Mercier submitted the following paid petty cash vouchers for replenishment of the petty cash fund when there is €20 cash in the fund: On May 1, 2014, Vuitton Company established a petty cash fund by issuing a check for €500 to Antoinette Mercier, the custodian of the petty cash fund. On May 31, 2014, Mercier submitted the following paid petty cash vouchers for replenishment of the petty cash fund when there is €20 cash in the fund:   The journal entry to establish the petty cash fund would include a A)  debit to Cash for €500. B)  debit to Cash Over and Short for €500. C)  credit to Cash for €500. D)  credit to Accounts Payable for €500. The journal entry to establish the petty cash fund would include a


A) debit to Cash for €500.
B) debit to Cash Over and Short for €500.
C) credit to Cash for €500.
D) credit to Accounts Payable for €500.

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Match the cash disbursements procedure described with the internal control principle below.

Premises
Compare checks to invoices.
Different individuals approve and make payments.
Print check amounts by machine with indelible ink.
Only designated personnel are authorized to sign checks.
Each check must have approved invoice.
Requiring employees to take vacations.
Responses
Establishment of responsibility
Segregation of duties
Documentation procedures
Physical controls
Independent internal verification
Human resource controls

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Compare checks to invoices.
Different individuals approve and make payments.
Print check amounts by machine with indelible ink.
Only designated personnel are authorized to sign checks.
Each check must have approved invoice.
Requiring employees to take vacations.

Epley Company needs to make adjusting entries for each of the following reconciling items. Identify the account to be debited and the account to be credited in each case. 1. A check for $59 written to the company by J. Neutron was returned NSF. 2. The monthly service charge by the bank was $34. 3. The bank collected a $1,000 note plus interest of $97 on the company's behalf. The company had not accrued the interest.

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Using prenumbered checks and having an approved invoice for each check is an example of


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

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The difference between the cash in bank balance shown on the company's books and the cash balance shown on the bank statement may be caused by ______________ and by ______________ in recording transactions by either party.

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Hanson-Swiss Wholesale Corporation gathered the following reconciling information in preparing its March bank reconciliation: Hanson-Swiss Wholesale Corporation gathered the following reconciling information in preparing its March bank reconciliation:   The cash balance reported on the company's March statement of financial position is A)  CHF28,200. B)  CHF29,700. C)  CHF31,000. D)  CHF32,550. The cash balance reported on the company's March statement of financial position is


A) CHF28,200.
B) CHF29,700.
C) CHF31,000.
D) CHF32,550.

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Firms use physical controls primarily to safeguard their assets.

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Below are descriptions of internal control problems match them to best internal control principle that is related to the problem described.

Premises
The same person opens incoming mail and posts the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.
Three people handle cash sales from the same cash register drawer.
A clothing store is experiencing a high level of inventory shortages because people try on clothing and walk out of the store without paying for the merchandise.
The person who is authorized to sign checks approves purchase orders for payment.
Some cash payments are not recorded because checks are not prenumbered.
Cash shortages are not discovered because there are no daily cash counts by supervisors.
The treasurer of the company has not taken a vacation for over 20 years.
Responses
Establishment of responsibility
Segregation of duties
Physical controls
Documentation procedures
Independent internal verification
Human resource controls

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The same person opens incoming mail and posts the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger.
Three people handle cash sales from the same cash register drawer.
A clothing store is experiencing a high level of inventory shortages because people try on clothing and walk out of the store without paying for the merchandise.
The person who is authorized to sign checks approves purchase orders for payment.
Some cash payments are not recorded because checks are not prenumbered.
Cash shortages are not discovered because there are no daily cash counts by supervisors.
The treasurer of the company has not taken a vacation for over 20 years.

Match the internal control principle below with the appropriate cash disbursements procedure described. a. Establishment of responsibility b. Segregation of duties c. Documentation procedures d. Physical controls e. Independent internal verification f. Human resource controls _____ 1. Compare checks to invoices. _____ 2. Different individuals approve and make payments. _____ 3. Print check amounts by machine with indelible ink. _____ 4. Only designated personnel are authorized to sign checks. _____ 5. Each check must have approved invoice. _____ 6. Requiring employees to take vacations.

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