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What is the most important reason for applying the segregation of duties?
Suggested Answer: C
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34 comments · newest first
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Leonora
10 months ago
Not sure about B, can you really investigate fraud that way?
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Ashlyn
10 months ago
I think A is pretty important too, clear roles matter!
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Annmarie
10 months ago
Definitely C! It's all about minimizing misuse.
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Mindy
11 months ago
D seems a bit off, isn't it more about security than flexibility?
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Elbert
11 months ago
Totally agree with C, it's crucial for protecting assets!
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Kate
11 months ago
I agree with Reed, but I also think that making responsibilities clear is important too. It's tough to choose!
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Gary
11 months ago
I feel like all the options have some merit, but I can't quite recall which one was highlighted in our last review session.
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Reed
12 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized minimizing misuse of assets. I think option C might be the best answer here.
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Sarah
12 months ago
I think the main reason for segregation of duties is to prevent fraud, but I'm not sure if that's the only reason.
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Wilford
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to review the differences between the answer choices more carefully before deciding.
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Arletta
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards A. Segregation of duties helps clarify who is responsible for what, which seems like the most important reason to me.
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Juan
1 year ago
Okay, I think C is the best answer. Segregating duties is about reducing the opportunities for things to be changed or misused, whether intentionally or not.
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Mica
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure between B and C. I'll have to think through the differences between ensuring fraud can be investigated and minimizing the risk of asset misuse.
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Malcom
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident this is C - segregation of duties is about minimizing the risk of misuse or unauthorized changes to business assets.
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Zona
1 year ago
Haha, imagine trying to cover for someone who's been embezzling funds. Segregation of duties is no joke!
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Karol
1 year ago
D is a good point, but C is the most critical reason in my opinion.
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Cyril
1 year ago
B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.
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Izetta
1 year ago
C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.
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Leontine
1 year ago
A) Segregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
B is also important. Investigating potential fraud is easier when duties are segregated.
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Avery
1 year ago
D) Segregation of duties makes it easier for a person who is ready with his or her part of the work to take time off or to take over the work of another person.
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Fidelia
1 year ago
C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.
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Yun
1 year ago
B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.
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Franklyn
1 year ago
A) Segregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I agree with C. It's crucial to separate responsibilities to protect the company's resources and information.
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Talia
1 year ago
B) Segregation of duties ensures that, when a person is absent, it can be investigated whether he or she has been committing fraud.
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Ricki
1 year ago
C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated in order to minimize the opportunities for business assets to be misused or changed, whether the change be unauthorized or unintentional.
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Nu
1 year ago
A) Segregation of duties makes it clear who is responsible for what.
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Bette
2 years ago
I believe option B is also important. Investigating fraud when someone is absent is a key benefit of segregation of duties.
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Tayna
2 years ago
I agree with Niesha. It's crucial to prevent unauthorized changes to business assets.
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Tomas
2 years ago
C is the most important reason. Segregation of duties helps prevent fraud and unauthorized changes to business assets.
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Margurite
1 year ago
Definitely, it's important to separate tasks to minimize opportunities for misuse.
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Margurite
1 year ago
I agree, C is crucial for preventing fraud and unauthorized changes.
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Niesha
2 years ago
I think the most important reason is C) Tasks and responsibilities must be separated to minimize misuse of assets.