Smart Telecom is one of the leading companies dealing with various tele-communication services, wireless networking and internet related services. It receives huge collection of cash daily from its customer on various accounts. Everything looked well, until one day it was noticed that large amount was missing in the bank account. In fact, that said amount was not credited in the bank account at all and it was missing since last few years. When the case was revealed, probably it was too late and all the said money was lost.
Considering the above case, what are the likely documents you would like to examine as an auditor of the company?
Answer
According to the case given in question, the following mention document should be checked as an auditor:
Cash receipt register
Security arrangement in the counter area.
Procedures followed to deposit the amount in the bank
Bank account opening procedure
Special arrangements with bank for transferring funds, if any
Bank reconciliation statement
Duty rotation of the personnel, directly handling cash collection
Reporting arrangement to central office
Fidelity Insurance etc.
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