ACC 201 ch 4

Matching the balance of cash in the bank account with the balance of cash in the company's own records.

Currency, coins, balances in savings and checking accounts, items acceptable for deposit in these accounts (such as checks received from customers), and cash equivalents.

Short-term investments that have a maturity date no longer than three months from the date of purchase.

Checks the company has written that have not been subtracted from the bank's record of the company's balance.

Two or more people acting in coordination to circumvent internal controls.

Cash receipts of the company that have not been added to the bank's record of the company's balance.

The ability of net income to help predict future performance of the company.

Operating cash flows plus investing cash flows during the period

A company's plans to (1) safeguard the company's assets and (2) improve the accuracy and reliability of accounting information.

Checks drawn on nonsufficient funds, or “bad” checks from customers.

The use of one's occupation for personal enrichment through the deliberate misuse or misapplication of the employing organization's resources.

Small amount of cash kept on hand to pay for minor purchases.

Known as the Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 and commonly referred to as SOX; the act established a variety of new guidelines related to auditor-client relations and internal control procedures.

Authorizing transactions, recording transactions, and maintaining control of the related assets should be separated among employees.