The following procedures are used by The Taco Shop.a. Customers pay cash for all food orders. Cash is placed in a cash register and a receipt is issuedupon request by the customer.b. At the end of each day, the cashier counts the cash, prepares a cash count sheet, and has themanager count the cash and review and sign the cash count sheet.c. At three times during the day, excess cash is removed from the cash registers and placed in avault until it is taken for night deposit at the local bank.d. Orders for drink cups, straws, condiments, and other supplies are written on prenumbered purchase order forms and are approved by the manager before being sent to an authorized supplier.e. When supplies are received, they are stacked just inside the back door to the kitchen, which isleft unlocked because part-time employees frequently arrive and leave at various times duringthe day.Required:1. Indicate whether each procedure represents a strength or weakness. Explain your reasons.2. For each weakness, describe a change in procedures that would address the weakness

The following procedures are used by The Taco Shop.a. Customers pay cash for all food orders. Cash is placed in a cash register and a receipt is issuedupon request by the customer.b. At the end of each day, the cashier counts the cash, prepares a cash count sheet, and has themanager count the cash and review and sign the cash count sheet.c. At three times during the day, excess cash is removed from the cash registers and placed in avault until it is taken for night deposit at the local bank.d. Orders for drink cups, straws, condiments, and other supplies are written on prenumbered purchase order forms and are approved by the manager before being sent to an authorized supplier.e. When supplies are received, they are stacked just inside the back door to the kitchen, which isleft unlocked because part-time employees frequently arrive and leave at various times duringthe day.Required:1. Indicate whether each procedure represents a strength or weakness. Explain your reasons.2. For each weakness, describe a change in procedures that would address the weakness

Pkg Acc Infor Systems MS VISIO CD

10th Edition

ISBN:9781133935940

Author:Ulric J. Gelinas

Publisher:Ulric J. Gelinas

Chapter11: The Billing/accounts Receivable/cash receipts (b/ar/cr) Process

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2SP

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Describe the who, what, where, and how of the following scenario: A customer gives his purchase to a sales clerk, who enters the sale in a cash register and puts the money in the register drawer. At the end of the day, the sales clerk gives the cash and the register tape to the cashier.
The following procedures were recently installed by The China Shop:a. All sales are rung up on the cash register, and a receipt is given to the customer. All sales are recorded on a record locked inside the cash register.b. Each cashier is assigned a separate cash register drawer to which no other cashier has access.c. At the end of a shift, each cashier counts the cash in his or her cash register, unlocks the cash register record, and compares the amount of cash with the amount on the record to determine cash shortages and overages.d. Checks received through the mail are given daily to the accounts receivable clerk for recording collections on account and for depositing in the bank.e. Vouchers and all supporting documents are perforated with a PAID designation after being paid by the treasurer.f. Disbursements are made from the petty cash fund only after a petty cash receipt has been completed and signed by the payee.g. The bank reconciliation is prepared by the cashier. Instructions…
The following procedures were recently implemented by SUP Yoga Co.: Each cashier is assigned a separate cash register drawer to which no other cashier has access. All sales are rung up on the cash register, and a receipt is given to the customer. All sales are recorded on a record locked inside the cash register. At the end of a shift, each cashier counts the cash in his or her cash register, unlocks the cash register record, and compares the amount of cash with the amount on the record to determine cash shortages and overages. Checks received through the mail are given daily to the accounts receivable clerk for recording collections on account and for depositing in the bank. Vouchers and all supporting documents are stamped PAID after being paid by the treasurer. Disbursements are made from the petty cash fund only after a petty cash receipt has been completed and signed by the payee. The bank reconciliation is prepared by the accountant. Instructions: Indicate whether each of the…
Takunda (Pty) (Takunda) Ltd is a cleaning company. Customers’ windows are cleaned monthly, the window cleaner then posts a stamped addressed envelope for payment through the customer’s front door. SHW has a large number of receivable balances, and these customers pay by cheque or cash, which is received in the stamped addressed envelopes in the post.The following procedures are applied to the cash received cycle:A junior clerk from the accounts department opens the post and if any cheques or cash have been sent, she records the receipts in the cash received log and then places all the monies into the locked small cash box. The contents of the cash box are counted each day and every few days these sums are banked by whichever member of the finance team is available.The cashier records the details of the cash received log into the cash receipts daybook and updates the sales ledger.Usually on a monthly basis, the cashier performs a bank reconciliation, which he then files, if he misses a…
The following control procedures are used in Mendy Lang’s Boutique Shoppe for cash disbursements. 1.The company accountant prepares the bank reconciliation and reports any discrepancies to the owner.2.The store manager personally approves all payments before signing and issuing checks.3. Each week, 100 company checks are left in an unmarked envelope on a shelf behind the cash register.4. After payment, bills are filed in a paid invoice folder.5. The company checks are unnumbered.Instructions (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.
Listed below are five procedures followed by Eikenberry Company. 1. Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer. 2. A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities. 3. Joe Cockrell writes checks and also records cash payment entries. 4. One individual orders inventory, while a different individual authorizes payments. 5. Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording. Indicate whether each procedure is an example of good internal control or of weak internal control. If it is an example of good internal control, indicate which internal control principle is being followed. If it is an example of weak internal control, indicate which internal control principle is violated. 1. Weak or Good? / Human Resource Controls, Establishment of Responsibility, Independent Internal Verification, Documentation Procedures,…
Listed below are five procedures followed by Eikenberry Company. 1. Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer. 2. A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities. 3. Joe Cockrell writes checks and also records cash payment entries. 4. One individual orders inventory, while a different individual authorizes payments. 5. Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording. Indicate whether each procedure is an example of good internal control or of weak internal control. If it is an example of good internal control, indicate which internal control principle is being followed. If it is an example of weak internal control, indicate which internal control principle is violated. Procedure IC Good or Weak? Related Internal Control Principle 1. Weak…
The following information describes part of the cash collection procedure at Ritaj Sdn. Bhd. It is a small company which processes its daily transactions Every day, for the cash collection procedure, a clerk in the Accounts Receivable Department will review the Account Receivable (AR) subsidiary ledger for the payments that are due to be received. He then prepares a cash collection letter and sends it to the cash collection department to check the outstanding amount owed by its customers from credit sales to the firm. Upon receiving the document from the account receivable department, the cash collection clerk determines the volume of credit sales and the average collection period. Both of these factors have direct relationship with the firm’s credit and collection policies. Since accounts receivable is an important link in working capital management, the establishment and implementation of these policies will have direct impact on the firm’s operation and profitability as a whole.…
Once a month, the sales department sends sales invoices to the accounting department to be recorded. Greg Mursky orders merchandize for Ross Company; he also receives merchandize and authorizes payment for merchandize. Several clerks at Terando’s Grocery use the same cash register drawer. Disbursement Vouchers (DVs) supported by reproduced copy of pertinent documents were presented during DVs processing. Cash collections made by the cashier were deposited every other day instead of next working day as a matter of policy. Lisa’s Pizza operates strickly on a carryout basis. Customers pick up thier orders at a counter where a clerk exchanges the pizza for cash. While at the counter, the customer can see other employees making the pizze and the large ovens in which the pizzas are baked. Intruction: Identify the six principles of internal control and give an example of each principle that you might observe when picking up your pizzas.
(b) The following information describes part of the cash collection procedure at Ritaj Sdn.Bhd. It is a small company which processes its daily transactions manually. Every day, for the cash collection procedure, a clerk in the Accounts Receivable Department will review the Account Receivable (AR) subsidiary ledger for the payments that are due to be received. He then prepares a cash collection letter and sends it to the cash collection department to check the outstanding amount owed by its customers from credit sales to the firm. Upon receiving the document from the account receivable department, the cash collection clerk determines the volume of credit sales and the average collection period. Both of these factors have direct relationship with the firm’s credit and collection policies. Since accounts receivable is an important link in working capital management, the establishment and implementation of these policies will have direct impact on the firm’s operation and profitability as…
The Tempest Company is setting a petty cash. 1A-Prepare the entry to set up a petty cash for three hundred dollars. What is the debit in the entry to set up the petty cash? 18-Prepare the entry to set up a petty cash for three hundred dollars. What is the credit in the entry to set up the petty cash? 2A-Prepare the entry to reimburse the petty cash at the end of the month. The petty cashier had the following receipts: Postage $30, Delivery cots to the Comany $120, Delivery costs from the company to their customers $90, Supplies $40, Cash remaining $15. What are the DEBIT(S) in the entry to reimburse the petty cash? 28-Prepare the entry to reimburse the petty cash at the end of the month. The petty cashier had the following receipts: Postage $30, Delivery cots to the Comany $120, Delivery costs from the company to their customers $90, Supplies $40, Cash remaining $15. What are the CREDIT(S) in the entry to reimburse the petty cash? What is the amount of the cash over and short?…
The following is the description of cash disbursements system of Two Symbols Limited: Upon receipt of the documents from accounts payable department, the cash disbursements clerk files the documents until their payment due date. On the due date, the clerk prepares a cheque for the invoiced amount, which is sent to the treasurer who signs it and mails back to the supplier. The cash disbursement clerk then updates the cheque register, accounts payable ledger, and accounts payable control account from the clerk’s terminal. Finally, the clerk files the invoice and copy of purchase order, receiving report, cheque in the department. Required: Describe the internal control weakness in Two Symbols’ cash disbursements system and discuss the risk associated with the weakness