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In comparing the canceled checks on the bank statement with the entries in the accounting records,it is found that check number 2889 for December's utilities was correctly written and drawn for $970,but was erroneously entered in the accounting records as $790.The journal entry to adjust the books for the bank reconciliation would include which of the following for this situation?


A) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 decrease to Utility Expense
B) $180 increase to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense
C) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense
D) $180 increase to Cash and a $120 decrease to Utility Expense
E) $970 increase to Cash and a $790 decrease to Utility Expense

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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A company established a petty cash fund in May of the current year and experienced the following transactions affecting the fund during May: May 1 Establish petty cash account in the amount of $300 May 5 Paid for miscellaneous office supplies in the amount of $53.22 May 9 Reimbursed Human Resource Manager for business lunch,$45.09 May 15 Paid for minor landscaping services,$75.00 May 22 Paid $65.00 for postage May 31 Counted remaining cash and discovered that $56.34 remained Prepare the journal entry to establish the fund on May 1.

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_________________________ is the electronic transfer of cash from one party to another.

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Electronic fund transfer (EFT)

Which of the following are risks of e-commerce?


A) Firewalls,fraud and computer viruses
B) Encryption,stolen credit card numbers and fraud
C) Stolen credit card numbers,computer viruses and impersonation
D) Computer viruses,encryption and stolen credit card numbers
E) Impersonation,encryption and firewalls

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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In comparing the canceled checks on the bank statement with the entries in the accounting records,it is found that check number 2889 for December's utilities was correctly written and drawn for $790,but was erroneously entered in the accounting records as $970.The journal entry to adjust the books for the bank reconciliation would include which of the following for this situation?


A) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 decrease to Utility Expense
B) $180 increase to Cash and a $180 decrease to Utility Expense
C) $20 decrease to Cash and a $20 decrease to Utility Expense
D) $20 increase to Cash and a $120 decrease to Utility Expense
E) $970 increase to Cash

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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A company had $43 missing from petty cash which was not accounted for by petty cash receipts.The correct procedure is to:


A) Debit Cash Over and Short for $43
B) Credit Cash Over and Short for $43
C) Debit Petty Cash for $43
D) Credit Petty Cash for $43
E) Credit Cash for $43

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Match each of the following transactions with the applicable internal control principle

Premises
A company uses a check protector.
A company has separate departments for purchasing, receiving and accounts payable.
A company buys an insurance policy to protect against employee theft.
A company uses a computerized point of sale system.
A company uses a voucher system.
A company hires CPAs to perform an audit.
No two clerks share the same cash drawer.
A company has an internal auditor on staff.
Cashier does not have access to the cash register recorded tape or file.
The bookkeeper prepares and signs checks.
Responses
Establish responsibility.
Divide responsibility for related transactions.
Separate recordkeeping from custody of assets.
Apply technological controls.
Perform regular and independent reviews.
Insure assets and bond employees.

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A company uses a check protector.
A company has separate departments for purchasing, receiving and accounts payable.
A company buys an insurance policy to protect against employee theft.
A company uses a computerized point of sale system.
A company uses a voucher system.
A company hires CPAs to perform an audit.
No two clerks share the same cash drawer.
A company has an internal auditor on staff.
Cashier does not have access to the cash register recorded tape or file.
The bookkeeper prepares and signs checks.

An invoice is an itemized statement of goods prepared by the vendor listing the customer's name,items sold,sales prices and terms of sale.

A) True
B) False

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In comparing the canceled checks on the bank statement with the entries in the accounting records,it is found that check number 4239 for November's rent was correctly written and drawn for $3,790,but was erroneously entered in the accounting records as $7,390.When preparing the November bank statement,the company should:


A) Deduct $3,600 from the book balance of cash
B) Add $3,700 to the bank statement balance
C) Add $7,390 to the book balance of cash
D) Deduct $3,600 from the bank statement balance
E) Add 3,600 to the book balance of cash

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Cash includes currency,coins and the deposits in most checking accounts.

A) True
B) False

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Assume that the custodian of a $450 petty cash fund has $62.50 in coins and currency plus $382.50 in receipts at the end of the month.The entry to replenish the petty cash fund will include:


A) A debit to Cash for $377.50
B) A credit to Cash Over and Short for $5.00
C) A debit to Petty Cash for $382.50
D) A credit to Cash for $387.50
E) A debit to Cash for $387.50

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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The ________________ ratio reflects the liquidity of a company's accounts receivable.

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Bonding does not discourage employees from stealing from the company as employees know that bonding is an insurance policy against loss from theft.

A) True
B) False

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What is the purpose of the petty cash account?

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The petty cash account is used to serve ...

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Receiving and paying for merchandise should be performed by one individual or department to streamline a voucher system and simplify the procedures for purchasing.

A) True
B) False

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A person who controls or has access to an asset must not keep that asset's accounting records.This refers to the internal control principle of ________________________.

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Separation of duties

A sales system with pre-numbered,controlled sales slips is an example of the internal control principle of _______________________.

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Maintain a...

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Cash equivalents:


A) Are short-term,highly liquid investments
B) Include 6-month CDs
C) Include checking accounts
D) Are recorded in petty cash
E) Include money orders

F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

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A company must have a days' sales uncollected ratio of less than 30 days to conclude that is has sufficient liquidity.

A) True
B) False

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A company wrote a check on September 30 that did not appear on the bank statement dated September 30.In preparing the September 30 bank reconciliation,the company should:


A) Deduct the check from the bank statement balance
B) Send the bank a credit memorandum
C) Deduct the check from the September 30 book balance and add it to the October 1 book balance
D) Add the check to the book balance of cash
E) Add the check to the bank statement balance

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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