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This document discusses internal controls related to cash, their importance, and the pros and cons of segregation of duties. It also explains bank reconciliations as an internal control and the violations they might highlight.
What's inside
- Importance of cash control
- Pros and cons of segregation of duties
- Bank reconciliation as an internal control
- Control violations highlighted by bank reconciliation
- Types of internal controls related to cash
Who it is for: Students studying accounting, especially cash management. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Internal controls related to cash are key to protecting a business's assets. Students learn about the importance of these controls and how to use them.
Importance of Cash Controls
Cash is the asset most at risk of being misused. Internal controls help safeguard cash and ensure accounting records are accurate.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties reduces the risk of fraud. It also has drawbacks, such as the possibility of collusion between employees.
Bank Reconciliation
Bank reconciliation is a key internal control. It compares the bank's balance with the company's balance and explains any differences.
Control Violations
Bank reconciliation can highlight control violations. Missing or incorrect deposits and withdrawals are common issues.
Key terms
- Internal controls
- Procedures put in place to safeguard assets and ensure accurate accounting records.
- Segregation of duties
- Dividing responsibilities among different people to minimize risk of abuse.
- Bank reconciliation
- A process that compares and reconciles the bank's balance with the company's balance.
- Documentation procedures
- Methods for recording and tracking cash transactions.
- Physical, mechanical, and electronic controls
- Measures to protect cash, such as safes, locks, and security systems.
- Independent internal verification
- Regular checks by someone independent to ensure controls are working.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main internal controls related to cash?
- Why is it important to control cash in an organisation?
- What does a bank reconciliation show about cash control?
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