Required Review the eight items listed and decide whether they represent an internal control strength or weakness. a. For each internal control strength identified, explain how the described procedure helps achieve good authorization, accounting, or asset protection control. b. For each internal control weakness identified, explain why it is a weakness and recommend a way to correct the weakness. (CMA adapted) 6.9 Lancaster Company makes electrical parts for contractors and home improvement retail After their annual audit, Lancaster's auditors commented on the fol stores. lowing items regarding internal controls over equipment: 1 The operations department that needs the equipment normally initiates a purchase requisition for equipment. The department supervisor discusses the proposed purchase with the plant manager. If there suficient funds in the requesting depart-are ment's equipment budget, a purchase requisition is submitted to the purchasing department once the plant manager is satisfied that the request is reasonable