Day: January 16, 2026

The following process describes aspects of the sales system in operation at Alex plc:

For each process, select whether it represents a big strength, a big deficiency, a minor impact or no impact on the system.

• The order generates a despatch note, which is sent to the warehouse, and an invoice, which is sent to accounts receivable. Goods in inventory are dispatched immediately, and the dispatch note is amended manually for unavailable goods.

Select ONE answer:

1. a minor impact
2. a big strength
3. a big deficiency
4. no impact

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 – the order should only be accepted once it has been confirmed that the goods ordered are available. The invoice should be generated once it is confirmed that the goods have reached the customer (as evidenced by the customer signing the dispatch note).
4. Not correct

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