Question

Listed below are five procedures followed by Eikenberry Company. Indicate whether each procedure is an example of good internal control or of weak internal control. If it is an example of good internal control, indicate which internal control principle is being followed. If it is an example of weak internal control, indicate which internal control principle is violated. Use the table below. Procedure IC Good or Weak? Related Internal Control Principle 1. Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer. Weak 2. A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities. Good 3. Joe Cockrell writes checks and also records cash payment entries. Weak 4. One individual orders inventory, while a different individual authorizes payments. Good 5. Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording. Weak

Answer 1

1. weak - no segregation of duty

2. good - segregation of duties

3. weak - no segregation of duty

4. good - segregation of duties

5. weak - No use of technogical controls

Answer 2

1. weak- establishment of responsibility 

2. good- independent internal verification

3. weak- segregation of duties 

4. good- segregation of duties 

5. weak- documentation procedures