Which of the following internal controls helps ensure that recorded payroll payments are for work actually performed by existing employees?
A)procedures requiring the recording of transactions as soon as possible
B)only valid employees from the computer data files are accepted for processing
C)internal verification of payroll file contents
D)independent preparation of payroll bank reconciliation

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By only accepting valid employees from the computer data files for processing, the company can ensure that payroll payments are made only for work performed by existing employees. This control helps prevent the inclusion of ghost employees or payments for unauthorized workers. The other options may be important internal controls as well, but they do not specifically address the issue of ensuring payroll payments are made only for actual work performed by existing employees.

Which of the Following Internal Controls Helps Ensure That Recorded