An advantage of using systems flowcharts to document information about internal control instead of using internal control questionnaires is that systems flowcharts
A) Identify whether segregation of duties prevent collusion.
B) Provide a visual depiction of the entity's activities.
C) Indicate whether controls are operating effectively.
D) Reduce the need to observe the entity's employees performing routine tasks.

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Systems flowcharts provide a visual representation of the entity's activities, making it easier to understand the flow of information and identify potential weaknesses in the internal control system. Internal control questionnaires are question-based and may not provide a complete picture of the control environment. The other options (A, C, and D) are not necessarily advantages of using systems flowcharts over internal control questionnaires.

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