Indicate whether procedure is good or weak internal control. 1. Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer. 2. A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities. 3. Joe Cockrell writes checks and also records cash payment entries. 4. One individual orders inventory, while a different individual authorizes payments. 5. Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording.

The correct answer is the following.

Indicate whether the procedure is good or weak internal control.

1) Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer: Weak. Indeed, very bad practice. It is highly recommended that each individual that operates the cash register have their register drawer or limit the number of individuals for better control purposes.

2) A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities: Strong. It is good that an employee who has nothing to do with other cash responsibilities is the one who prepares a bank reconciliation.

3) Joe Cockrell writes checks and also records cash payment entries; Weak. It is recommended that different individuals do these activities to maintain proper control.

4) One individual orders inventory, while different individual authorizes payments: Strong. The control of the inventory is the responsibility of one individual. If many handle the inventory, it increases the risk of lost items or a lack of proper recording.

5) Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording: Weak. This represents total uncontrol of the sales process. All invoices must be numbered to keep proper track of the process.