Which of the following is an example of a preventative control in an accounts payable system?
A.
The system only allows payments to vendors who are included In the system's master vendor list.
B.
Backups of the system and its data are performed on a nightly basis and tested periodically.
C.
The system produces daily payment summary reports that staff use to compare against invoice totals.
D.
Policies and procedures are clearly communicated to all members of the accounts payable department
The Answer Is:
A
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Explanation:
The system only allows payments to vendors who are included in the system’s master vendor list is an example of a preventative control in an accounts payable system. A preventative control is a control that aims to prevent errors or irregularities from occurring in the first place. By restricting payments to vendors who are authorized and verified in the master vendor list, the system prevents unauthorized or fraudulent payments from being made. The other options are examples of other types of controls, such as backup (recovery), reconciliation (detective), and communication (directive) controls. References: CISA Review Manual, 27th Edition, page 223
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