Multiple-Choice Questions 8. Which situation indicates a weak internal control structure? a. the AR clerk authorizes the write off of bad debts b. the record-keeping clerk maintains both AR and AP subsidiary ledgers c. the inventory control clerk authorizes inventory purchases d. the AR clerk prepares customer statements every month

Multiple-Choice Questions 8. Which situation indicates a weak internal control structure? a. the AR clerk authorizes the write off of bad debts b. the record-keeping clerk maintains both AR and AP subsidiary ledgers c. the inventory control clerk authorizes inventory purchases d. the AR clerk prepares customer statements every month

Accounting Information Systems

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337619202

Author:Hall, James A.

Publisher:Hall, James A.

Chapter4: The Revenue Cycle

Section: Chapter Questions

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