Question

(leave the
eason for other\ control column blank if \other controls\ is not selected for the \internal control procedure\ column )
a while reviewing the records of vanderpoole pharmacy, you find that the same employee orders merchandise and approves invoices for payment
internal control procedure\treason for other control
a. separation of duties
b business is slow at top of the world amusement park on tuesday, wednesday, and thursday nights. to reduce expenses, the business decides not to use a ticket taker on these nights. the ticket seller (cashier) is told to keep the tickets as a record of the number sold
internal control procedure\treason for \other\ control
b.

Explanation:

a. The same employee performing ordering and invoice - approval tasks violates the principle of separation of duties which is an important internal control to prevent fraud and errors.
b. Not using a ticket - taker and relying on the ticket - seller to keep ticket records may lead to inaccuracies or potential misappropriation. A proper internal control would be to have independent verification of ticket sales.

Answer:

a. Internal Control Procedure: Separation of duties
Reason for "Other" control: N/A
b. Internal Control Procedure: Independent verification of ticket sales
Reason for "Other" control: To ensure accuracy and prevent misappropriation of tickets/sales