In a typical sales/collection process, which of the following duties should be separated for strong internal control: (i) taking an order and granting credit, (ii) shipping merchandise and collecting cash?

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Separating the duties of taking an order and granting credit from shipping merchandise and collecting cash provides a strong internal control. This ensures that different personnel are responsible for the different phases of the sales/collection process, reducing the risk of fraud, errors, or other abuses. This way, one person does not have too much power over the entire process, and there is a system of checks and balances in place.

In a Typical Sales/collection Process, Which of the Following Duties