Kevin Clavin works at the drive-through window of Big Bad Burgers. Occasionally, when a drive-through customer orders, Kevin fills the order and pockets the customer’s money. He does not ring up the order on the cash register.

Identify the internal control weaknesses that exist at Big Bad Burgers, and discuss what can be done to prevent this theft.

By attempting the above questions, you are applying the objectives and elements of internal control to cash. Also, you are evaluating the internal control procedures employed in a typical organization.