Day: November 13, 2025

The following are examples of internal controls which operate at Alex plc.

For the example below, select the type of control activity which it illustrates.

– The financial controller, Lucy, counts petty cash every month.

Select ONE answer:

1. Authorisation
2. Information processing
3. Physical control
4. Segregation of duties

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 3

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Correct => It is a physical control
4. Not correct

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