Multiple Choice
The purpose of segregating the duties of distributing payroll checks and hiring personnel is to:
A) Separate the custody of assets from the accounting for those assets.
B) Establish clear lines of authority and responsibility.
C) Separate duties within the accounting function.
D) Separate the authorization of transactions from the custody of related assets.
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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