Which of the following measures would be MOST EFFECTIVE in preventing a skimming scheme?

The correct answer is B. Skimming involves stealing cash before it is recorded in the organization’s accounting system. Separating the duties of collecting cash and accessing or posting to the accounts receivable journal is an effective preventive control because it prevents one employee from both taking funds and manipulating records to conceal the theft. Job rotation can help, but it is less direct. Comparing sales records to cash received and reviewing deposit timing are more detective than preventive in nature. The strongest control is segregation of duties between custody of cash and recordkeeping authority. The ACFE cash receipts materials emphasize receipt-level controls, general controls, and separation of duties as primary measures for preventing skimming schemes.

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