Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash

Fraud and the Fraud Triangle

Financial Accounting

6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash

Fraud and the Fraud Triangle

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of poor internal control in an organization?

Allowing the same employee to both authorize and record transactions

Requiring two signatures on checks above $10,000

Segregating duties among different employees

Conducting regular independent audits

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Understand the concept of internal control: Internal control refers to the processes and procedures implemented by an organization to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting, safeguard assets, and comply with laws and regulations.

Identify the principle of segregation of duties: Segregation of duties is a key internal control principle that ensures no single employee has control over all aspects of a financial transaction. This reduces the risk of errors or fraud.

Analyze the options provided: Evaluate each option to determine whether it aligns with good internal control practices. For example, requiring two signatures on checks above $10,000 and conducting regular independent audits are examples of strong internal controls.

Focus on the option that violates internal control principles: Allowing the same employee to both authorize and record transactions is an example of poor internal control because it violates the segregation of duties principle, increasing the risk of fraud or errors.

Conclude the analysis: Based on the evaluation, the correct answer is the option that represents poor internal control practices, which is 'Allowing the same employee to both authorize and record transactions.'