Questions

Questions

1.

LO 8.1What is an example of perceived opportunity as one of the three elements causing a person to commit fraud?

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LO 8.1What is an example of rationalization as one of the three elements causing a person to commit fraud?

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LO 8.1What is an example of incentive as one of the three elements causing a person to commit fraud?

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LO 8.2Why is it important to have a very sound and well-developed internal control structure?

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LO 8.2The information technology departments of all companies have significant and important roles in the internal control systems. Discuss them and their importance.

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LO 8.2What are the functions of the internal control?

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LO 8.4Discuss the importance of a company having proper insurance and bonding its employees.

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LO 8.5 What is the role of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board?

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LO 8.5 Why is it important to have a petty cash fund available in a company?

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LO 8.4 LO 8.5 Is it required to have only one petty cashier or should the company appoint more than one person to administer the fund? Why?

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LO 8.3Technology can be used to support a strong internal control system. Discuss how technology has improved the point-of-sale transactions.

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LO 8.6What is the purpose of the bank reconciliation?

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LO 8.6What should be done if differences are found between the bank statement and the book account?