The following control procedures are used in mendy lang’s boutique shoppe for cash disbursements.(a)for each procedure, explain the weakness in internal control, and identify the internal control principle that is violated.(b)for each weakness, suggest a change in the procedure that will result in good internal control.
1. the company accountant prepares the bank reconciliation and reports any discrepancies to the owner.(a)weakness: principle: (b)recommended change:
2.the store manager personally approves all payments before signing and issuing checks.(a)weakness: principle: (b)recommended change:
3.each week, 100 company checks are left in an unmarked envelope on a shelf behind the cash register.(a)weakness: principle: (b)recommended change:
4.after payment, bills are filed in a paid invoice folder.(a)weakness: principle: (b)recommended change:
5.the company checks are unnumbered.(a)weakness: principle: (b)recommended change: