Internal Controls over Cash

Critical Thinking Assignment (65 Points)
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Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both
assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission.
Option #1: Internal Controls over Cash
The following are deficiencies in internal controls over cash.
a. When the cashier isn't available, Sally prepares both the deposit and opens the mail.
b. The mail clerk may not prepare a remittance advice for the A/R department if a customer does
not submit a one with a payment.
c. Sometimes, the treasurer's department does not stop the supporting documents for cash
disbursements.
d. Ben handles both the customer correspondence concerning monthly statements and making the
bank deposits.
e. Sam handles incoming mail and also prepares bank reconciliations; however, the bank
reconciliations are not done in a timely manner.
For each deficiency:

• Determine what applicable audit procedure(s) should be conducted to identify whether anymaterial misstatements exist
• Explain why you think this procedure is best for this situation.
• Consider each deficiency independently of the others. While each deficiency presents potential issues, identify two that stand out as the worse with your professional knowledge. Explain your rationale. Also, how would you implement a change to improve those deficiencies?

Your written response paper should be 3-4 pages in length. Please type your response in a Word document and follow APA format, according to CSU Global Writing Center