Which of the following is least likely to be typically considered to be an alternate procedure for handling nonreplies to accounts receivable confirmations? a. examine bills of lading. b. physically examine items sold. c. examine correspondence. d. examine subsequent cash receipts.

Banana computers has decided to procure processing chips required for its laptops from external suppliers instead of manufacturing them in their own facilities. how will this decision affect the firm? a. the firm will be protected against the principal-agent problem. b. the firm's administrative costs will be low because of necessary bureaucracy. c. the firm will have more flexibility in purchasing and comparing prices of goods and services. d. the firm will have high-powered incentives, such as hourly wages and salaries.