True or False:

An advantage of FIFO is that it assigns the most recent costs to cost of goods sold, and does a better job of matching current costs with revenues on the income statement.

A properly designed internal control system is a key part of systems design, analysis, and performance.

An internal control system consists of the policies and procedures companies use to protect assets, ensure reliable accounting, promote efficient operations, and uphold company policies.

Technologically advanced accounting systems rarely need monitoring for errors because computers always process transactions correctly.

Separation of duties involves dividing responsibility for a transaction or a series of related transactions between two or more individuals or departments.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requires managers and auditors of companies whose stock is traded on an exchange to document and certify the system of internal controls.

A receivable is an amount due from another party.

Credit sales are recorded by crediting Accounts Receivable.

The accounts receivable turnover indicates how often accounts receivable are received and collected during the period.

A high accounts receivable turnover in comparison with competitors suggests that the firm should tighten its credit policy.

The direct write-off method of accounting for bad debts records the loss from an uncollectible account receivable when it is determined to be uncollectible.