One potential source of these problems rests with
Walker’s antiquated accounting system, which is a combination
of manual procedures supported by standalone
PC work stations. These computers are not networked
and cannot share data between departments. All interdepartmental
communication takes place through hardcopy
documents.
You have been hired as an independent expert to
express an opinion on the appropriateness of Walker
Books’ business processes and internal controls. The revenue
cycle is described below: