Wong has the following internal controls over cash receipts and cash payments.
Identify the control activity that is applicable to each item in the table shown below:
All cash is deposited intact, in the bank account, daily. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Blank cheques are stored in a safe in the controller’s office. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
All cashiers are bonded. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
All over-the-counter receipts are recorded on cash registers. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
All payments, except for petty cash transactions, are made by cheque. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Cheque signers are not allowed to record cash payment transactions. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Company cheques are pre-numbered. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Daily cash counts are made by cashier department supervisors. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Only cashiers may operate cash registers. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Only the controller or assistant controller may sign cheques. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
The bank statement is reconciled monthly by an internal auditor. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
The duties of receiving cash, recording cash, and maintaining custody of cash are assigned to different individuals. |
Segregation of Duties/Independent checks of performance/Documentation procedures/Physical and it control/ Establishment of responsibility/Human Resource Controls |
Indicate if the control activity is for cash receipts or for cash payments including petty cash.
All cash is deposited intact, in the bank account, daily. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Blank cheques are stored in a safe in the controller’s office. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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All cashiers are bonded. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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All over-the-counter receipts are recorded on cash registers. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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All payments, except for petty cash transactions, are made by cheque. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Cheque signers are not allowed to record cash payment transactions. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Company cheques are pre-numbered. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Daily cash counts are made by cashier department supervisors. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Only cashiers may operate cash registers. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Only the controller or assistant controller may sign cheques. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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The bank statement is reconciled monthly by an internal auditor. |
Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
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Cash Receipits/Both/Cash Payments |
Que: Identify the control activity that is applicable to each item in the table shown below:
ANS:
All cash is deposited intact, in the bank account, daily. |
Segregation of Duties |
Blank cheques are stored in a safe in the controller’s office. |
Establishment of responsibility |
All cashiers are bonded. |
Establishment of responsibility |
All over-the-counter receipts are recorded on cash registers. |
Documentation procedures |
All payments, except for petty cash transactions, are made by cheque. |
Documentation procedures |
Cheque signers are not allowed to record cash payment transactions. |
Documentation procedures |
Company cheques are pre-numbered. |
Documentation procedures |
Daily cash counts are made by cashier department supervisors. |
Physical and it control |
Only cashiers may operate cash registers. |
Segregation of Duties |
Only the controller or assistant controller may sign cheques. |
Segregation of Duties |
The bank statement is reconciled monthly by an internal auditor. |
Physical and it control |
The duties of receiving cash, recording cash, and maintaining custody of cash are assigned to different individuals. |
Human Resource Controls |
Que:Indicate if the control activity is for cash receipts or for cash payments including petty cash:
Ans:
All cash is deposited intact, in the bank account, daily. |
Cash Receipts |
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Blank cheques are stored in a safe in the controller’s office. |
Cash Payments |
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All cashiers are bonded. |
Both |
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All over-the-counter receipts are recorded on cash registers. |
Both |
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All payments, except for petty cash transactions, are made by cheque. |
Both |
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Cheque signers are not allowed to record cash payment transactions. |
Both |
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Company cheques are pre-numbered. |
Cash Payments |
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Daily cash counts are made by cashier department supervisors. |
Both |
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Only cashiers may operate cash registers. |
Both |
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Only the controller or assistant controller may sign cheques. |
Cash Payments |
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The bank statement is reconciled monthly by an internal auditor. |
Both |
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Both |
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