Question 1

COSO identifies each of the following elements as necessary for an effective control environment, EXCEPT:

Options :

A : Internal controls are monitored and evaluated

B : Staff work in self-directed teams

C : Information is distributed in a timely way

D : People know their responsibilities and limits of authority

Answer: B

Question 2

Sales and use taxes are levied by which of the following? I. Cities and towns; II. Federal government; III. States.

Options :

A : II and III only

B : III only

C : I and III only

D : I, II, and III

Answer: C

Question 3

Which of the following IRS documents addresses travel & entertainment (T&E) expenses?

Options :

A : Notice 1009

B : Publication 463

C : Advisory 972

D : Form 1046

Answer: B

Question 4

To protect your organization from employee fraud, which of the following controls should be employed?

Options :

A : Require that all potential employees sign an NDA prior to hire

B : Ensure all staff members have accounting degrees from accredited universities

C : Hire only temporary employees and rotate them out every six to eight months

D : Conduct detailed background checks on all new AP employees

Answer: D

Question 5

What is the current thinking on the practice of maintaining a petty cash fund?

Options :

A : It’s practically obsolete and should be eliminated, if possible

B : Three separate individuals should sign off on disbursements

C : It’s considered a best practice within service organizations and consulting businesses

D : It should be maintained by an executive in the treasury department

Answer: A

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