Control of inventory should begin as soon as the inventory is ordered. Which of the following internal control steps is not done to meet this goal?
A) check the invoice to the receiving report
B) check the invoice to the purchase order
C) check the invoice with the person who specifically purchased the item
D) check the invoice for mathematical accuracy

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While checking the invoice with the person who specifically purchased the item can be a helpful internal control step, it does not directly relate to ensuring inventory control from the point of order. The other three choices (checking the invoice to the receiving report, purchase order, and for mathematical accuracy) all contribute to verifying that the inventory ordered matches what was received and that the correct price was paid.

Control of Inventory Should Begin as Soon as the Inventory