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11) The data entry control that would best prevent entering an invoice received from a vendor who is not on an authorized supplier list is A) a validity check. B) an authorization check. C) a check digit. D) closed

A

2) Error logs and review are an example of A) data entry controls. B) data transmission controls. C) output controls. D) processing controls.

A

4) Which of the following data entry controls would not be useful if you are recording the checkout of library books by members? A) Sequence check B) Prompting C) Validity check D) Concurrent update control

A

49) Ideally, inventory purchases occur in response to ________ in a JIT inventory system. A) customer demand B) optimal demand C) forecast demand D) supplier demand

A) customer demand

4) Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) includes several variables that must be taken into consideration when calculating the optimal order size. One variable, the costs associated with holding inventory, is referred to as A) ordering costs. B) carrying costs. C) the reorder point. D) stockout costs.

B) carrying costs.

67) A surprise count of an imprest petty cash fund should find the total of ________ equal to the amount authorized for the fund. A) cash and credit memos B) cash and vouchers C) cash D) cash and checks

B) cash and vouchers

13) Which of the following is least likely to be a major criterion in vendor selection? A) prices of goods B) credit rating of the vendor C) quality of goods D) ability to deliver on time

B) credit rating of the vendor

37) Evaluated receipt settlement increases efficiency by A) eliminating the need for receiving reports. B) eliminating the need for vendor invoices. C) eliminating the need for purchase orders. D) eliminating the need to prepare and mail checks.

B) eliminating the need for vendor invoices.

10) Just-In- Time (JIT) inventory is best characterized by A) frequent deliveries of large quantities to be held at the work centers. B) frequent deliveries of smaller quantities of items to the work centers. C) less frequent deliveries of large quantities of goods to central receiving. D) infrequent bulk deliveries of items directly to work centers.

B) frequent deliveries of smaller quantities of items to the work centers.

14) Once a vendor is selected for a product, the vendor's identity is recorded in the A) purchase requisition transaction file. B) purchase requisition master file. C) inventory transaction file. D) inventory master file.

D) inventory master file.

43) Which of the following is not an activity performed in the expenditure cycle? A) ordering B) receiving C) cash disbursement D) shipping

D) shipping

1) The best example of a hash total for a payroll transaction file could be A) total of employees' social security numbers. B) sum of net pay. C) total number of employees. D) sum of hours worked.

A

10) When processing weekly payroll, an employee accidentally entered 400 for hours worked. The best data entry control for this error would be A) a limit check. B) a check digit. C) batch total reconciliation. D) a field check.

A

9) ________ attempts to minimize or eliminate carrying and stockout costs. A) Just-in- time inventory B) Materials requirements planning C) Economic order quantity D) Evaluated receipt settlement

A) Just-in- time inventory

36) To minimize the number of checks that need to be written to pay vendor invoices, a company should use A) a voucher system. B) a just-in- time inventory system. C) a nonvoucher system. D) an evaluated receipt settlement system.

A) a voucher system.

86) A reverse auction would likely be best suited to the purchase of A) central processing units (CPUs). B) soybeans. C) designer clothing. D) automobiles.

B) soybeans.

81) Why would a firm perform ABC cost analysis? A) to identify the best inventory supplier B) to reconcile accounts payable C) to prioritize physical inventory counts D) to verify production quality

C) to prioritize physical inventory counts

45) The traditional approach to inventory management generally involves A) high stockout costs. B) minimizing item cost. C) receiving goods or services just prior to the time they are needed. D) maintaining inventory levels so that production can continue even if inventory use is greater than expected.

D) maintaining inventory levels so that production can continue even if inventory use is greater than expected.

47) True or False: The EOQ approach to managing inventory has been gaining popularity in recent years.

False

5) A customer failed to include her account number on her check, and the accounts receivable clerk credited her payment to a different customer with the same last name. Which control could have been used to most effectively to prevent this error? A) Closed-loop verification B) Duplicate values check C) Validity check D) Reconciliation of a batch control total

A

6) If invoices are processed in groups of fifty, which fields from the document shown below would not be used to create a hash control total? A) Amount B) Item Number C) Quantity Ordered D) Sales Order number

A

7) A data entry input control in which the application software sums the first four digits of a customer number to calculate the value of the fifth digit and then compares the calculated number to the number typed in during data entry is an example of a A) check digit verification. B) validity check. C) closed-loop verification. D) duplicate data check.

A

8) All of the following controls for online entry of a sales order would be useful except A) check digit verification on the dollar amount of the order. B) validity check on the inventory item numbers. C) field check on the customer ID and dollar amount of the order. D) concurrent update control.

A

9) A specific inventory record indicates that there were 12 items on hand before a customer brings two of the items to the check stand to be purchased. The cashier accidentally entered quantity 20 instead of 2. Which data entry control would best have prevented this error? A) sign check B) limit check C) validity check D) field check

A

55) Requiring all packing slips be reconciled to purchase orders before accepting a delivery of inventory would be most likely to prevent which of the following situations? A) A supplier delivers more inventory than ordered at the end of the year and sends an invoice for the total quantity delivered. B) An employee mails a fake invoice to the company, which is then paid. C) The inventory records are incorrectly updated when a receiving department employee enters the wrong product number on the receiving report. D) Receiving department employees steal inventory and then claim the inventory was received and delivered to the warehouse.

A) A supplier delivers more inventory than ordered at the end of the year and sends an invoice for the total quantity delivered.

76) The receiving clerk at Wattana Technologies examines incoming shipments and reconciles their contents with the relevant purchase orders. A receiving report is then sent to accounts receivable and the vendor's invoice is approved for payment. Which of the following would correct control weaknesses related to these activities? A) Accounts payable should reconcile the purchase order and the receiving report. B) The invoice should be approved for payment by the shipping clerk after the purchase order and receiving report are reconciled. C) Invoices, purchase orders, and receiving reports should be reconciled by the receiving clerk. D) Controls are adequate under the current system.

A) Accounts payable should reconcile the purchase order and the receiving report.

65) Which control would best prevent payments made to fictitious vendors? A) Allow payments only to approved vendors. B) Restrict access to any payment or approval documents. C) Have an independent bank reconciliation. D) Make sure all documents are in order before approving payments.

A) Allow payments only to approved vendors.

22) The disbursement voucher and supporting documents are sent to the ________ for payment prior to the due date. A) cashier B) treasurer C) controller D) accounts payable department

A) cashier

75) Anong Mali is the purchasing manager at Wattana Technologies. She has responsibility for reviewing and authorizing purchase orders. Receiving reports are prepared by shipping and receiving based on the relevant purchase order(s). Purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices are reconciled by accounts payable, which authorizes payment. Which of the following would correct control weaknesses related to these activities? A) Controls are adequate under the current system. B) Accounts payable should authorize purchase orders. C) Receiving reports should be reviewed and corrected by the purchasing manager. D) Vendor invoices should be reviewed by the purchasing manager to ensure that they are correct.

A) Controls are adequate under the current system.

77) The receiving clerk at Wattana Technologies examines incoming shipments and checks their purchase order numbers. A receiving report is then sent to accounts payable, where it is reconciled with the relevant purchase orders and invoices and payment is authorized. Which of the following would correct control weaknesses related to the clerk's activities? A) Controls are adequate under the current system. B) Vendor invoices should be approved for payment by the purchasing manager. C) Purchase orders and receiving reports should be reconciled by the purchasing manager. D) Vendor invoices should be approved for payment by the shipping clerk after the purchase order and receiving report are reconciled.

A) Controls are adequate under the current system.

57) Which of the following would probably be the least effective control to mitigate the risk of paying a phony invoice payable for inventory purchases that were never made? A) Only pay from original invoices. B) Require three-way match for all inventory purchase invoices. C) Cancel all invoices and supporting documentation when paid. D) Establish strict access and authorization controls for the approved vendor master file.

A) Only pay from original invoices.

79) Which of the following would be the best control to prevent receiving department employees from stealing inventory and claiming the ordered quantity wasn't received from the vendor? A) Reconcile quantity on packing slip to physical count when accepting delivery. B) Restrict physical access to the receiving area. C) Require all deliveries be made at the receiving area. D) Require dual signatures on the move ticket when receiving delivers the inventory to the warehouse.

A) Reconcile quantity on packing slip to physical count when accepting delivery.

73) The management at Barks-a- Million is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials — resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system will focus on reducing or completely eliminating carrying costs, most likely employing A) a just-in- time inventory system. B) a reorder point. C) materials requirements planning. D) the economic order quantity.

A) a just-in- time inventory system.

35) Ngai Nhung is the sales manager at Hung Technologies. At lunch with the company CEO, Ngai complained that a recent shipment from a vendor had been unsatisfactory and was returned. As a result, Hung's purchasing manager needed to send a ________ to the supplier. A) debit memo B) purchase order C) blanket purchase order D) receiving report

A) debit memo

32) The Gwallter Reece Chihuahua Sweater Co. (GRCCo) was established in 2013. It recently signed a large contract with PetCo pet stores. GRCCo will be required to track and forecast sweater sales. The technology that is used for communication between GRCCo and PetCo is A) electronic data interchange. B) vendor-managed inventory. C) sales force automation. D) optical character recognition.

A) electronic data interchange.

89) Restricting access to the approved supplier list can A) help reduce the risk of fraudulent disbursements. B) cause purchase order approval delays. C) eliminate the risk of duplicate payment. D) improve the efficiency of the expenditure cycle.

A) help reduce the risk of fraudulent disbursements.

83) What is the main reason a list of potential alternative suppliers be maintained? A) in case the primary supplier is out of stock B) so the firm can sample different suppliers C) in case the primary supplier is more expensive D) to segregate purchasing suppliers

A) in case the primary supplier is out of stock

64) What control would best mitigate the threat of paying an invoice twice? A) never authorizing payment of a photocopy of an invoice B) double-checking mathematical accuracy of invoices C) approval of purchase orders D) maintaining adequate perpetual inventory records

A) never authorizing payment of a photocopy of an invoice

23) A(n) ________ system posts an approved invoice to the vendor account and stores it in an open invoice file until payment is made by check. A) nonvoucher B) voucher C) cycle D) evaluated receipt settlement

A) nonvoucher

44) The first major business activity in the expenditure cycle is A) ordering inventory, supplies, or services. B) a customer sale. C) shipping goods to customers. D) receiving goods from vendors.

A) ordering inventory, supplies, or services.

17) Which of the following is generally not shown on a receiving report? A) price of the items B) quantity of the items C) purchase order number D) counted and inspected by

A) price of the items

53) MacDougalKids is a mid-sized manufacturer of organic baby food. MacDougalKids uses a JIT inventory management approach. Which of the following factors would likely be least important when selecting inventory suppliers? A) product price B) product quality C) vendor delivery dependability D) All would be equally important

A) product price

48) Although there are some similarities between JIT and MRP, identify one major difference below. A) production scheduling B) reducing the opportunity for inventory theft C) reducing inventory carrying costs D) requires more analysis than EOQ

A) production scheduling

56) Comparing quantities on a vendor invoice to quantities on the receiving report would not prevent or detect which of the following situations? A) receiving and accepting inventory not ordered B) theft of inventory by receiving department employees C) update of wrong inventory items due to data entry error D) order for an excessive quantity of inventory

A) receiving and accepting inventory not ordered

60) Evaluated receipt settlement approves payment of vendor invoices after reconciling the purchase order and the A) receiving report. B) vendor invoice. C) sales invoice. D) disbursement voucher.

A) receiving report.

8) Materials requirements planning (MRP) A) reduces the uncertainty about when materials are needed, thereby reducing the need to carry large levels of inventory. B) is able to compute exactly the cost of purchasing by taking into account all costs associated with inventory carrying. C) requires vendors to deliver inventory to the production site exactly when needed and in the correct quantities. D) None of the above is correct.

A) reduces the uncertainty about when materials are needed, thereby reducing the need to carry large levels of inventory.

50) A JIT inventory system would be especially useful for a company that manufactures A) toys associated with new movie releases. B) toothpaste. C) alarm clocks. D) motor oil.

A) toys associated with new movie releases.

29) When purchasing miscellaneous supplies, companies can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and combat employee fraud by A) using procurement cards. B) implementing a JIT inventory system. C) requiring employees to personally purchase items then reimbursing employees at the end of each month. D) paying amounts out of petty cash.

A) using procurement cards.

84) Identify the most accurate statement below. A) Several purchase requisitions are often created to fill one purchase order. B) Several purchase orders are often created to fill one purchase requisition. C) Every purchase requisition should lead to the creation of one purchase order. D) Every purchase order should lead to the creation of one purchase requisition.

B) Several purchase orders are often created to fill one purchase requisition.

61) What is the best control to mitigate the threat of paying prices that are too high for goods ordered? A) Require the receiving department to verify the existence of a valid purchase order. B) Use only approved suppliers and solicit competitive bids. C) Only pay invoices that are supported by the original voucher package. D) Use bar-code technology to eliminate data entry errors.

B) Use only approved suppliers and solicit competitive bids.

78) Which of the controls below would be least effective at preventing a company from ordering goods at a price higher than market? A) Only place orders with vendors on an approved vendor list. B) Variance analysis of actual expenses to budgeted expenses C) For high-dollar goods, solicit competitive bids from possible vendors. D) Frequent review of, and update to, vendor price lists stored in the AIS

B) Variance analysis of actual expenses to budgeted expenses

42) EFT payments are generally performed by A) the treasurer. B) a cashier. C) an accounts payable clerk. D) a credit manager.

B) a cashier.

28) A voucher package should include A) a purchase requisition, vendor invoice, and receiving report. B) a purchase order, vendor invoice, and receiving report. C) a purchase requisition, purchase order, and receiving report. D) a bill of lading and vendor invoice.

B) a purchase order, vendor invoice, and receiving report.

66) In the expenditure cycle, good control dictates that expenditures should be paid by check. This may not be feasible when minor purchases are made. To facilitate quick payment for minor purchases, a(n) ________ should be set up and maintained using ________. A) special bank account; disbursement vouchers B) imprest fund; vouchers C) cash box; small denomination bills D) petty cash fund; procurement cards

B) imprest fund; vouchers

88) An important control that can be used to reduce the risk of employee kickbacks is A) surveillance cameras. B) job rotation. C) off-site restrooms. D) use of ID badges.

B) job rotation.

69) Which of the following threats is not specific to the purchase requisition process of the expenditure cycle? A) stockouts B) purchasing from unauthorized vendors C) requisitioning goods not needed D) All of the above are threats in the purchase requisition process.

B) purchasing from unauthorized vendors

59) If duties are properly segregated, the authorization function is performed by ________, the recording function is performed by ________, and cash handling is performed by the ________. A) accounts payable; purchasing; cashier B) purchasing; accounts payable; cashier C) purchasing; cashier; accounts payable D) purchasing; accounts payable; treasurer

B) purchasing; accounts payable; cashier

7) What is a key feature of materials requirements planning (MRP)? A) minimize or entirely eliminate carrying and stockout costs B) reduce required inventory levels by scheduling production rather than estimating needs C) determine the optimal reorder point D) determine the optimal order size

B) reduce required inventory levels by scheduling production rather than estimating needs

5) The ________ specifies the point at which inventory is needed. A) company inventory policies B) reorder point C) economic order quantity D) stockout point

B) reorder point

20) What is one of the best ways to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the receipt and storage of ordered items? A) requiring all suppliers to have the carrier verify quantities and item numbers before shipment B) requiring all suppliers to include RFID tags on their items C) requiring all suppliers to use EDI to expedite the receiving department function D) requiring all delivery trucks to have satellite data terminals to expedite the receiving department function

B) requiring all suppliers to include RFID tags on their items

31) There is a symmetrical interdependence between a firm's expenditure cycle and its suppliers' A) production cycle. B) revenue cycle. C) expenditure cycle. D) general ledger and reporting system.

B) revenue cycle.

2) One of the basic activities in the expenditure cycle is the receiving and storage of goods, supplies, and services. What is the counterpart of this activity in the revenue cycle? A) sales order entry process B) shipping function C) cash collection activity D) cash payments activity

B) shipping function

51) Which of the following factors is not of key importance when selecting inventory suppliers? A) product price B) vendor corporate structure C) product quality D) vendor delivery dependability

B) vendor corporate structure

12) When would an MRP inventory approach be a preferred to a JIT inventory approach? A) when a product has a short life cycle B) when demand for inventory is fairly predictable C) when demand for inventory is very unpredictable D) MRP is always a preferred method over JIT.

B) when demand for inventory is fairly predictable

33) Ngai Nhung is the sales manager at Hung Technologies. At lunch with the company CEO, Ngai proudly announced that he had negotiated a(n) ________ with a client that represented the customer's long-term commitment to buy components from Hung. A) purchase order B) evaluated receipt settlement C) voucher D) blanket purchase order

D) blanket purchase order

3) Following is the result of batch control totals on employee Social Security Numbers in a payroll processing transaction: Correct Values From Masterfile Values Entered During Processing 487358796 487358796 534916487 534916487 498374526 498374526 514873420 514873420 534196487 534916487 678487853 678487853 471230589 471230589 3719438158 3720158158 The difference in the control totals is 720,000. Which data entry control would best prevent similar data entry errors in the future? A) Modulus 11 B) Validity check C) Check digit D) Sequence check

C

30) If available, a 1% discount for payment within 10 days instead of 30 days represents an approximate savings of ________% annually. A) 1 B) 12 C) 18 D) 36

C) 18

68) What control should be put in place that assigns responsibility for EFT payments made to vendors? A) Encrypt all EFT transmissions. B) Time stamp all EFT transactions. C) Establish a control group to monitor EFT transactions for validity and accuracy. D) Number all EFT transactions.

C) Establish a control group to monitor EFT transactions for validity and accuracy.

62) What is the best way to prevent the acceptance of goods that were never ordered? A) Order only from approved vendors. B) Enforce an appropriate conflict of interest policy in place. C) Match the packing slip to a purchase order before accepting delivery. D) Require specific authorization from the purchasing manager before accepting any goods.

C) Match the packing slip to a purchase order before accepting delivery.

39) Procurement cards differ from corporate credit cards in which of the following ways? A) Credit limits can be set for procurement cards, but not corporate credit cards. B) Credit cards can be used to make purchases without an explicit sign off by supervisors, but procurement cards require a sign off. C) Procurement cards can only be used with approved vendors, but credit cards can be used anywhere. D) Procurement card invoices are sent separately for each card, whereas corporate credit cards are consolidated into a single invoice.

C) Procurement cards can only be used with approved vendors, but credit cards can be used anywhere.

41) Once a purchase request is approved, what is the next step? A) The system creates a purchase order. B) The accounts payable department approves the purchase request, creating a purchase order. C) The inventory master file is accessed to find the preferred supplier(s). D) The department that created the purchase request may buy the requested item(s).

C) The inventory master file is accessed to find the preferred supplier(s).

16) A major cost in the purchasing function is the number of purchase orders processed. One technique that may reduce purchasing-related expenses is to have suppliers compete with each other to meet demand at the lowest price. The name of this technique is A) an EDI auction. B) a trading exchange. C) a reverse auction. D) a supplier consortium.

C) a reverse auction.

15) Duc An Incorporated provides free coffee to employees. Starbucks delivers coffee packages, sugar, creamer, and filters each week. Every month, Starbucks sends Duc An an invoice. This arrangement is best described as a A) set purchase order. B) fixed purchase order. C) blanket purchase order. D) standard purchase order.

C) blanket purchase order.

3) The traditional approach to inventory management to ensure sufficient quantity on hand to maintain production is known as A) safety stock. B) just-in- time production. C) economic order quantity. D) optimal inventory quantity.

C) economic order quantity.

6) Which electronic files are either read or updated when goods are ordered from a vendor? A) inventory, vendors, and accounts payable B) vendors and accounts payable C) inventory, vendors, and open purchase orders D) open purchase orders and accounts payable

C) inventory, vendors, and open purchase orders

72) The management at Barks-a- Million is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials — resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system, which will focus on forecasting demand for Sad Clown's products, will likely employ A) a just-in- time inventory system. B) the economic order quantity. C) materials requirements planning. D) a reorder point.

C) materials requirements planning.

34) Ngai Nhung is the sales manager at Hung Technologies. At lunch with the company CEO, Ngai proudly announced that he had received a ________ from a client. The client had just requested a large quantity of components from Hung. A) blanket purchase order B) voucher C) purchase order D) purchase requisition

C) purchase order

87) One way a firm could reduce the risk of problems with supplier dependability is to A) purchase inventory from only U.S.-based suppliers. B) use an ERP system for purchases. C) require suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified. D) automate the purchasing function.

C) require suppliers to be ISO 9000 certified.

63) Which of the following is not a common control for ensuring inventory is secure and inventory counts are accurate? A) control of physical access to the inventory storage areas B) transfers of inventory with proper documentation C) sending "blind" copies of purchase orders to inventory control for data entry D) making physical counts of inventory at least once per year

C) sending "blind" copies of purchase orders to inventory control for data entry

70) The management at Barks-a- Million is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials — resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system will focus on ensuring that these costs are minimized. The new inventory control system will likely employ A) a reorder point. B) a just-in- time inventory system. C) the economic order quantity. D) materials requirements planning.

C) the economic order quantity.

85) Identify item below that is the biggest purchasing function cost driver. A) the number of purchase requisitions processed B) the number of suppliers used C) the number of purchase orders processed D) the quantity of items ordered

C) the number of purchase orders processed

80) Identify one way to improve the accuracy of inventory records that use a perpetual inventory approach A) use of an ERP system B) require the accounting department to calculate cost of goods sold periodically C) use IT to eliminate the need for manual data entry D) use of an MRP inventory system

C) use IT to eliminate the need for manual data entry

52) MacDougalKids is a mid-sized manufacturer of organic baby food. MacDougalKids uses the EOQ inventory management approach. Which of the following factors would likely be least important when selecting inventory suppliers? A) product price B) product quality C) vendor delivery dependability D) All would be equally important.

C) vendor delivery dependability

38) In the expenditure cycle, Financial Electronic Data Interchange (FEDI) increases efficiency by A) eliminating the need for receiving reports. B) eliminating the need for vendor invoices. C) eliminating the need for purchase orders. D) eliminating the need to prepare and mail checks.

D) eliminating the need to prepare and mail checks.

74) Anong Mali is the purchasing manager at Wattana Technologies. She has responsibility for reviewing and authorizing purchase orders. She also reviews receiving reports, approves or corrects them, and authorizes the cashier to pay vendor invoices. Which of the following would correct control weaknesses related to these activities? A) Controls are adequate under the current system. B) Vendor invoices should be reviewed by accounts receivable and then cancelled when paid. C) Vendor invoices should be reviewed by the purchasing manager to ensure that they are correct. D) Accounts payable should reconcile purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.

D) Accounts payable should reconcile purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.

24) A disbursement voucher contains A) a list of outstanding invoices. B) the net payment amount after deducting applicable discounts and allowances. C) the general ledger accounts to be debited. D) All of the above are correct.

D) All of the above are correct.

19) Identify in which of the following scenarios a company could adjust the balance due the vendor by issuing a debit memo. A) quantity different from that ordered B) damage to the goods C) goods that fail inspection for quality D) All of the above are possible scenarios.

D) All of the above are possible scenarios.

58) Which of the following controls would be the least effective in preventing paying the same invoice twice? A) Only pay from original invoices. B) Cancel each document in the voucher package once the check is prepared and mailed. C) Only pay vendor invoices that have been matched and reconciled to a purchase order and a receiving report. D) Allow only the accounts payable department to authorize payment for vendor invoices and allow only the cash disbursements department to cut and mail checks to vendors.

D) Allow only the accounts payable department to authorize payment for vendor invoices and allow only the cash disbursements department to cut and mail checks to vendors.

27) Which of the following is not an advantage of a voucher system? A) Several invoices may be included on one voucher, reducing the number of checks. B) Disbursement vouchers may be pre-numbered and tracked through the system. C) The time of voucher approval and payment can be kept separate. D) It is a less expensive and easier system to administer than other systems.

D) It is a less expensive and easier system to administer than other systems.

11) What is the key difference between the MRP and JIT inventory management approaches? A) Only JIT reduces costs and improves efficiency. B) MRP is especially useful for products such as fashion apparel. C) JIT is more effectively used with products that have predictable patterns of demand. D) MRP schedules production to meet estimated sales needs; JIT schedules production to meet customer demands.

D) MRP schedules production to meet estimated sales needs; JIT schedules production to meet customer demands.

40) Identify the department below that should not be able to submit a purchase requisition. A) Marketing B) Production C) Inventory Control D) None of the above

D) None of the above

26) What is not an advantage of using disbursement vouchers? A) Disbursement vouchers reduce the number of checks written. B) Disbursement vouchers can be prenumbered which simplifies the tracking of all payables. C) Disbursement vouchers facilitate separating the time of invoice approval from the time of invoice payment. D) There are no disadvantages to using disbursement vouchers.

D) There are no disadvantages to using disbursement vouchers.

54) To accomplish the objectives set forth in the expenditure cycle, a number of key management decisions must be addressed. Which of the decisions below is not ordinarily found as part of the expenditure cycle? A) How can cash payments to vendors be managed to maximize cash flow? B) What is the optimal level of inventory and supplies to carry on hand? C) Where should inventories and supplies be held? D) What are the optimal prices for each product or service?

D) What are the optimal prices for each product or service?

25) One objective of accounts payable is to authorize payment only for goods or services actually ordered and received. The best way to process supplier invoices is to use A) electronic funds transfer for small, occasional purchases from suppliers. B) a nonvoucher system. C) EDI for all small, occasional purchases from suppliers. D) a disbursement voucher system.

D) a disbursement voucher system.

71) The management at Barks-a- Million is considering a new inventory control system. The current system is inadequate because it frequently causes stockouts that interrupt production and lead to excess stock of other materials — resulting in markdowns and high carrying costs. The new system will focus on ensuring that orders are placed with sufficient lead time to prevent stockouts by using A) a just-in- time inventory system. B) the economic order quantity. C) materials requirements planning. D) a reorder point.

D) a reorder point.

21) Vendor invoices are approved by the ________, which reports to the ________. A) purchasing department; controller B) accounts payable department; treasurer C) purchasing department; treasurer D) accounts payable department; controller

D) accounts payable department; controller

18) A receiving clerk notes that a delivery of 10 units has been received, but the purchase order specified 12 units. A debit memo will need to be prepared to adjust for the difference between the quantity ordered and received. Who should prepare this document? A) the receiving clerk B) the controller C) the vendor D) the purchasing department manager

D) the purchasing department manager

1) The Gwallter Reece Chihuahua Sweater Co. (GRCCo) was established in 2013. It recently signed a large contract with PetCo pet stores. GRCCo will be required to track and forecast sweater sales by linking in to PetCo's sales database. GRCCo will then be responsible for shipping products to PetCo as needed. The relationship between GRCCo and PetCo is an example of A) sales force automation. B) electronic data interchange. C) optical character recognition. D) vendor-managed inventory.

D) vendor-managed inventory.

46) True or False: Under the EOQ inventory approach, carrying costs are usually ignored for low-cost/low- usage items.

True

82) True or False: It is important to physically count inventory, at least periodically, even in a perpetual inventory system.

True


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