BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of an internal control system?
A
​To protect cash accounts from theft
B
To help managers make wise business decisions
C
​To record transactions as they are completed
D
To make sure that accounting information is accurate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information-Internal controls ensure that management has accurate, timely and complete information, including accounting records, in order to plan, monitor and report business operations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Internal controls are intended to prevent errors and irregularities, identify problems and ensure that corrective action is taken.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primarily, internal controls ensure compliance with accounting laws and regulations by a firm. This helps a company identify its accounting problems and correct them even before internal audits commence. It is vital to note that internal controls are not the same for all companies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Management and external auditors must evaluate a company’s internal controls for material misstatements-doing so helps maintain the integrity of financial reporting.

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