Choose from the list below the best control activity to prevent accepting goods that were not ordered.
A) Three-way matching of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice prior to payment
B) Implement an e-procurement system that matches the scheduled delivery window period with the delivery date.
C) Match goods received data to data on purchase orders.
D) Restrict physical access to the receiving department.

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Three-way matching of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice prior to payment is the best control activity to prevent accepting goods that were not ordered. This is because it ensures that the goods received are the same as the goods that were ordered and that the price is correct.

Choose from the List Below the Best Control Activity to Prevent