Which of the following procedures would best detect the theft of valuable items from an inventory that consists of hundreds of different items selling for $1 to $10, and a few items selling for hundreds of dollars?
A)Have an independent audit firm prepare an internal control structure report on the effectiveness of the controls over inventory.
B)Maintain perpetual inventory records with frequent periodic verification of the accuracy of these records.
C)Require an authorised officer's signature on all requisitions for the more valuable items.
D)Have separate warehouse space for the more valuable items with sequentially numbered tags.

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Maintaining perpetual inventory records with frequent verification helps detect discrepancies and theft by ensuring that inventory records are consistently accurate and up-to-date.

Which of the Following Procedures Would Best Detect the Theft