Which of the following positions does the controller occupy in an organization?
A) A line position.
B) A staff position.
C) Neither a line nor a staff position,since the accounting department must be independent.
D) Both a line and a staff position.

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The controller occupies a staff position in an organization. They provide specialized support and advice to the line positions (those directly involved in the organization's primary business activities). While the accounting department must be independent to ensure objective financial reporting, the controller still holds a staff position within the department. Therefore, option C is incorrect. Option A is incorrect because a line position is involved in the primary activities of the organization, which is not the role of the controller. Option D is incorrect because the controller does not hold a line position.

Which of the Following Positions Does the Controller Occupy in an Organization