• Credit checks will lower the company’s exposure to liquidity risk.
• The system automatically checks credit limits before approving an order; thus, PEI will not make unauthorized sales.
• The credit-granting function is separated from sales and other functions, lending a degree of independence and objectivity to the process.
• PEI is apparently using a relational database to track these transactions. The relational database makes order processing more efficient and strengthens internal control.
• Customer statements seem appropriately detailed. Staggered billing cycles will also promote operational efficiency.
• The monthly aging report is a strength, as it allows the credit manager to evaluate customer credit on a continuous basis.
• General Accounting reconciles the journals with the source documents.
• The system’s modular organization promotes information security.