- 1 Marks
Question
A computer file for recording payroll transactions for each employee and maintaining total employee salaries paid and related data for the year to date is called……………………………
Answer
Master File
Explanation:
A Master File is a comprehensive database or computer file that contains detailed and cumulative information, such as payroll data for each employee. It is updated periodically with transactions (e.g., salaries paid) and retains year-to-date totals and related information, which is essential for payroll processing and audit purposes.
- Tags: Audit Procedures, Data Files, Employee Records, IT Systems, Payroll
- Level: Level 3
- Topic: Audit of IT Systems and Data Analytics
- Series: NOV 2013
- Uploader: Dotse