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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires companies and their independent accountants to


A) report on the effectiveness of the company's internal controls.
B) report on any fraud and theft detected in the company.
C) report on the state of the economy and likelihood of fraud.
D) report on the financial activities of the company.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Outstanding checks are checks that have been issued but have NOT cleared the bank.

A) True
B) False

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Internal control does NOT consist of policies and procedures that


A) guarantee the company will not go bankrupt.
B) ensure that laws and regulations are being followed.
C) protect assets from misuse.
D) ensure that business information is accurate.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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A voucher system is an example of an internal control procedure over cash payments.

A) True
B) False

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Internal control is enhanced by combining the control of a transaction with the record-keeping function.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following would be deducted from the balance per books on a bank reconciliation?


A) Service charges
B) Outstanding checks
C) Deposits in transit
D) Notes collected by the bank

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following should NOT be considered cash by an accountant?


A) Money orders
B) Bank checking accounts
C) Postage stamps
D) Travelers' checks

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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List and define each of the five elements of internal control.

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Management's philosophy and operating style would affect which of the following elements of internal control?


A) Risk assessment
B) Monitoring
C) The control environment
D) Information and communication

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

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Risks can be analyzed to


A) assess their likelihood of occurring.
B) assess their overall significance.
C) determine actions that will minimize them.
D) do all of these.

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Employing internal auditors is part of which element of internal control?


A) Monitoring
B) Control procedures
C) Risk assessment
D) The control environment

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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A voucher is the notification accompanying the check issued to a creditor that indicates the specific invoice being paid.

A) True
B) False

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Using the following information,prepare a bank reconciliation for Wilkes Co.for May 31,2010: Using the following information,prepare a bank reconciliation for Wilkes Co.for May 31,2010:

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All bank memorandums reported on the bank reconciliation require entries in the depositor's accounts.

A) True
B) False

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The objectives of internal control are to


A) control the internal organization of the accounting department personnel and equipment.
B) provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded,information is processed accurately,and laws and regulations are complied with.
C) prevent fraud and promote the social interest of the company.
D) provide control over "internal-use only" reports and employee internal conduct.

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

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For efficiency of operations and better control over cash,a company should maintain only one bank account.

A) True
B) False

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that financial statements of all public companies report on management's conclusions about the effectiveness of the company's internal control procedures.

A) True
B) False

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The bank statement for Marley Co.indicates a cash balance of $10,000.50 on June 30,2010.The cash account in Marley's records had a balance of $4,677.10.Illustrate the adjustments to the accounts and their effect on Marley's financial statements,based on the following reconciling items: The bank statement for Marley Co.indicates a cash balance of $10,000.50 on June 30,2010.The cash account in Marley's records had a balance of $4,677.10.Illustrate the adjustments to the accounts and their effect on Marley's financial statements,based on the following reconciling items:         Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement The bank statement for Marley Co.indicates a cash balance of $10,000.50 on June 30,2010.The cash account in Marley's records had a balance of $4,677.10.Illustrate the adjustments to the accounts and their effect on Marley's financial statements,based on the following reconciling items:         Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement Statement of Cash Flows Income Statement

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For a strong internal control system over cash,it is important to have the duties related to cash receipts and cash payments divided among different employees.

A) True
B) False

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In preparing a bank reconciliation,the amount indicated by a debit memorandum for bank service charges is deducted from the balance per bank statement.

A) True
B) False

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