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Problem 1) Listed below are five procedures followed by The Beat Company.

1. Several individuals operate the cash register using the same register drawer.

2. A monthly bank reconciliation is prepared by someone who has no other cash responsibilities.

3. Ellen May writes checks and also records cash payment journal entries.

4. One individual orders inventory, while a different individual authorizes payments.

5. Unnumbered sales invoices from credit sales are forwarded to the accounting department every four weeks for recording. Instructions Indicate whether each procedure is an example of good internal control or of weak internal control. If it is an example of good internal control, indicate which internal control principle is being followed.

If it is an example of weak internal control, indicate which internal control principle is violated. Use the table below. Procedure IC Good or Weak? Related Internal Control Principle 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Problem 2) You recently received a letter from your Uncle Frank. A portion of the letter is presented below.

Problem 3) Drew Carey Corporation reported the following amounts in 2007, 2008, and 2009. 2007 2008 2009 Current assets $200,000 $230,000 $240,000 Current liabilities $160,000 $168,000 $184,000 Total assets $500,000 $600,000 $620,000

Question (a) Identify and describe the three tools of financial statement analysis.

Question (b) Perform each of the three types of analysis on Drew Carey's current assets.