E8B. ACCOUNTING CONNECTION Developing a convenient means of reimbursing sales representatives with cash for their incidental expenses, such as for meals and supplies, is a problem many companies face. Under one company's plan, the sales representatives submit the receipts for reimbursement to the petty cash custodian. The representative then receives cash from the petty cash fund. What is the weak point in this system? What fundamental principle of internal con- trol is being ignored? What improvement in the procedure can you suggest?

E8B. ACCOUNTING CONNECTION Developing a convenient means of reimbursing sales representatives with cash for their incidental expenses, such as for meals and supplies, is a problem many companies face. Under one company's plan, the sales representatives submit the receipts for reimbursement to the petty cash custodian. The representative then receives cash from the petty cash fund. What is the weak point in this system? What fundamental principle of internal con- trol is being ignored? What improvement in the procedure can you suggest?

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

19th Edition

ISBN:9781947172685

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Fraud, Internal Controls, And Cash

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Problem 5MC: There are several elements to internal controls. Which of the following would not address the issue...

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