We discussed general controls, such as passwords and user-IDs and how the access control matrix defines what an individual user can/cannot do for any individual task. Listed below are tasks that are performed in the EXPENDITURE CYCLE. ASSUME THERE ARE FOUR EMPLOYEES IN THE EXPENDITURE CYCLE. Together, these employees perform the tasks below.
REQUIRED Management has asked you to separate the tasks between the FOUR persons so as to maintain separation of duties. You are to decide which tasks can be performed by the same person WITHOUT violating separation of duties. For each task, indicate if it can be performed by person A, B, C or D. Make sure the tasks assigned to any person do not violate separation of duties.
TASK PERSON
Generate Purchase Orders
Record receipts of material
Approve new vendors
Generate Purchase Requisitions
Approve invoices for payment
Post invoices to the general ledger
Count material received
Solicit bids from vendors
Task | Person |
Generate Purchase Orders |
A |
Record receipts of material | B |
Approve new vendors | D |
Generate Purchase Requisitions | A |
Approve invoices for payment | D |
Post invoices to the general ledger | B |
Count material received | C |
Solicit bids from vendors | A , C |
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