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7-35 Following are examples of control deficiencies that may represent significant deficiencies or material weaknesses. For each control
deficiency, indicate whether it is a significant deficiency or material weakness. Justify your decision.
a. The entity uses a standard sales contract for most transactions. Individual sales transactions are not material to the
entity. Sales personnel are allowed to modify sales contract terms. The entity's accounting function reviews
significant or unusual modifications to the sales contract terms but does not review changes in the standard
shipping terms. The changes in the standard shipping terms could require a delay in the timing of revenue
ecognition. Management reviews gross margins on a monthly basis and investigates any significant or unusual
elationships. In addition, management reviews the reasonableness of inventory levels at the end of each accounting
period. The entity has experienced limited situations in which revenue has been inappropriately recorded in
advance of shipment, but amounts have not been material.
. The entity has a standard sales contract, but sales personnel frequently modify the terms of the contract. The
nature of the modifications can affect the timing and amount of revenue recognized. Individual sales transactions
are frequently material to the entity, and the gross margin can vary significantly for each transaction. The entity
does not have procedures in place for the accounting function to regularly review modifications to sales contract
terms. Although management reviews gross margins on a monthly basis, the significant differences in gross margins
on individual transactions make it difficult for management to identify potential misstatements. Improper revenue
ecognition has occu
ed, and the amounts have been material.
c. The entity has a standard sales contract, but sales personnel frequently modify the terms of the contract. Sales
personnel frequently grant unauthorized and unrecorded sales discounts to customers without the knowledge of the
accounting department. These amounts are deducted by customers in paying their invoices and are recorded as
outstanding balances on the accounts receivable-aging. Although these amounts are individually insignificant,
when added up they are material and have occu
ed regularly over the past few years.