alleryStart learning →Separating authorization, custody and record keeping roles is which control activity?
ASegregation of duties
BTop-level review
CRetention of records
DPhysical safeguard
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Segregation of duties
Segregation of duties stops one person from both committing and hiding fraud or error.
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