Which of the following payroll control activities would most effectively ensure that payment is made only for work performed?
A)Require all employees to record arrival and departure by using the time clock.
B)Have a payroll clerk recalculate all time cards.
C)Require all employees to sign their time cards.
D)Require employees to have their direct supervisors approve their time cards.

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Requiring employees to have their direct supervisors approve time cards would ensure that payment is made only for work performed, as the supervisor would verify that the employee actually worked the hours recorded on the time card. The other options may help prevent errors or fraud, but do not specifically address whether the employee actually worked and should be paid for the recorded hours.

Which of the Following Payroll Control Activities Would Most Effectively