All-Around Sound Co. discovered a fraud whereby one of its front office administrative employees used company funds to purchase goods such as computers, digital cameras, and other electronic items for her own use. The fraud was discovered when employees noticed an increase in the frequency of deliveries from vendors and the use of unusual vendors. After some investigation, it was discovered that the employee would alter thedescription or change the quantity on an invoice in order to explain the cost on the bill.What general internal control weaknesses contributed to this fraud?

All-Around Sound Co. discovered a fraud whereby one of its front office administrative employees used company funds to purchase goods such as computers, digital cameras, and other electronic items for her own use. The fraud was discovered when employees noticed an increase in the frequency of deliveries from vendors and the use of unusual vendors. After some investigation, it was discovered that the employee would alter thedescription or change the quantity on an invoice in order to explain the cost on the bill.What general internal control weaknesses contributed to this fraud?

Financial And Managerial Accounting

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337902663

Author:WARREN, Carl S.

Publisher:WARREN, Carl S.

Chapter7: Internal Control And Cash

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15E

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