This chapter described various situations that emphasize the need for controls. In the first sce- nario presented, a furniture store sells merchandise on credit. Based on the descriptions of controls given in this chapter, identify the various controls that should be implemented in the furniture store system to ensure that corrections to customer bal- ances are made only by someone with the correct authorization. In the second scenario illustrating the need for controls, an accounts payable clerk uses the system to write checks to suppliers. Based on the information in this chapter, what kinds of controls would you implement to ensure that checks are written only to valid suppliers, that checks are written for the correct amount, and that all payouts have the required authorization

The furniture store should develop a system which helps keeps track for the purchases made on account. The system should keep track of invoices and payment due dates. The system should notify the team when the payment due date is near. The system should have controls for identifying duplicate payments.

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Second Scenario:

The account payable clerk should keep track of all the invoices entered in the system. The system controls should be efficient so that there is no duplicate payment or missed payment. The system should notify the user when any duplicate invoice entering attempt is made. There should be authorization of invoices before they are entered in the system. The payment process should be segregated between 2 or more users so that there is less risk for fraud.