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Petersen Company is preparing a cash budget for September.The company's cash balance on September 1 is $23,200.The company anticipates cash receipts of $111,800 and cash disbursements of $117,320.If Petersen desires a cash balance of $24,000, it must


A) acquire financing of $800.
B) acquire financing of $6,320.
C) acquire financing of $4,720.
D) acquire financing of $18,480.

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Russel Company assembled the following information in completing its March bank reconciliation: Russel Company assembled the following information in completing its March bank reconciliation:   As a result of this reconciliation, Russel will A) reduce its cash account by $2,375. B) reduce its cash account by $125. C) increase its cash account by $275. D) reduce its cash account by $525. As a result of this reconciliation, Russel will


A) reduce its cash account by $2,375.
B) reduce its cash account by $125.
C) increase its cash account by $275.
D) reduce its cash account by $525.

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Which of the following is not a limitation of internal control?


A) Cost of establishing control procedures should not exceed their benefit.
B) The human element.
C) Collusion.
D) The size of the company.

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In the month of November, Gavin Company Inc.wrote checks in the amount of $55,500.In December, checks in the amount of $75,948 were written.In November, $50,808 of these checks were presented to the bank for payment and $65,298 in December.What is the amount of outstanding checks at the end of December?


A) $10,650.
B) $15,342.
C) $4,692.
D) $21,300.

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Schwinn Company assembled the following information in completing its March bank reconciliation: Schwinn Company assembled the following information in completing its March bank reconciliation:   As a result of this reconciliation, Schwinn will A) reduce its cash account by $1,520. B) reduce its cash account by $80. C) increase its cash account by $176. D) reduce its cash account by $336. As a result of this reconciliation, Schwinn will


A) reduce its cash account by $1,520.
B) reduce its cash account by $80.
C) increase its cash account by $176.
D) reduce its cash account by $336.

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Of the following employees, who should prepare the bank reconciliation?


A) Anne, the bookkeeper, because she is aware of all transactions that affected cash.
B) Michael, the treasurer, because he has control of the checkbook and has taken more accounting courses than any other employee.
C) Mary, the cashier, because she does not pay bills.
D) Frank, the purchasing agent, because he does not work in the accounting department.

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If a check correctly written and paid by the bank for $491 is incorrectly recorded on the company's books for $419, the appropriate treatment on the bank reconciliation would be to


A) add $72 to the book's balance.
B) subtract $72 from the book's balance.
C) deduct $72 from the bank's balance.
D) deduct $491 from the book's balance.

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The cash receipts section of a cash budget includes all of the following except


A) cash sales.
B) collections from customers.
C) receipts of interest and dividends.
D) expected borrowings.

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Which of the following is an example of a bank reconciliation item that requires an adjusting entry?


A) NSF check.
B) Deposit in transit.
C) Bank error.
D) None of these items requires an adjusting entry.

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Internal auditors


A) are hired by CPA firms to audit business firms.
B) are employees of the IRS who evaluate the internal controls of companies filing tax returns.
C) evaluate the system of internal controls for the companies that employ them.
D) cannot evaluate the system of internal controls of the company that employs them because they are not independent.

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Ferguson Company is preparing a cash budget for September.The company's cash balance on September 1 is $34,800.The company anticipates cash receipts of $167,700 and cash disbursements of $175,980.If Ferguson desires a cash balance of $36,000, it must


A) acquire financing of $1,200.
B) acquire financing of $9,480.
C) acquire financing of $7,080.
D) acquire financing of $27,720.

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Cash equivalents do notinclude


A) money market accounts.
B) commercial paper.
C) U.S.Treasury bills.
D) long-term investment.

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In the month of November, Gavin Company Inc.wrote checks in the amount of $46,250.In December, checks in the amount of $63,290 were written.In November, $42,340 of these checks were presented to the bank for payment and $54,415 in December.What is the amount of outstanding checks at the end of December?


A) $8,875.
B) $3,910.
C) $12,785.
D) $17,750.

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Which of the following is not an internal control activity for cash?


A) The number of persons who have access to cash should be limited.
B) The functions of record keeping and maintaining custody of cash should be combined.
C) Surprise audits of cash on hand should be made occasionally.
D) All cash receipts should be recorded promptly.

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Before a check authorization is issued, the following documents must be in agreement, except for the


A) invoice.
B) remittance advice.
C) receiving report.
D) purchase order.

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A check returned by the bank marked "NSF" means


A) no service fee.
B) no signature found.
C) not satisfactorily filled out.
D) not sufficient funds.

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Which of the following is not a basic principle of cash management?


A) Increase the speed of collection on receivables.
B) Maintain idle cash.
C) Keep inventory levels low.
D) Delay payment of liabilities.

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The use of prenumbered checks is an example of


A) documentation procedures.
B) independent internal verification.
C) establishment of responsibility.
D) segregation of duties.

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Dekin Company had checks outstanding totaling $34,000 on its May bank reconciliation.In June, Dekin Company issued checks totaling $212,800.The June bank statement shows that $158,400 in checks cleared the bank in June.A check from one of Dekin Company's customers in the amount of $1,600 was also returned marked "NSF." The amount of outstanding checks on Dekin Company's June bank reconciliation should be


A) $86,800.
B) $54,400.
C) $88,400.
D) $20,400.

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A debit balance in Cash Over and Short is reported as a


A) contra asset.
B) miscellaneous asset.
C) miscellaneous expense.
D) miscellaneous revenue.

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