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The document is a letter from the OIC-Dean of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy of Perpetual Dalta University requesting an evaluator to review and provide feedback on a survey questionnaire created by accounting students. The questionnaire aims to assess the internal control status of non-Roman Catholic churches in Metro Manila. The evaluator is asked to examine if the questionnaire's statements will attain the objectives of the research paper and if it is valid in collecting unbiased data to answer the research questions. An accompanying validation form is provided for the evaluator to rate the questionnaire.

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College of Business Administration and Accountancy

The document is a letter from the OIC-Dean of the College of Business Administration and Accountancy of Perpetual Dalta University requesting an evaluator to review and provide feedback on a survey questionnaire created by accounting students. The questionnaire aims to assess the internal control status of non-Roman Catholic churches in Metro Manila. The evaluator is asked to examine if the questionnaire's statements will attain the objectives of the research paper and if it is valid in collecting unbiased data to answer the research questions. An accompanying validation form is provided for the evaluator to rate the questionnaire.

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Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,

Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES


www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

College of Business Administration and Accountancy

____________ (Date)

Dear _________________, (Name of Evaluator)

Please be informed that you are requested to be one of the evaluators of the survey questionnaire
of the study entitled “_Internal Control Status of Non- Roman Catholic Churches in Metro
Manila__” of the following student-researchers namely;. Froilan A. Bandula, Ann Margarette A.
Boco, Rose Anne L. Chew, Joseph Andrew C. Farol, under Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
program.

In this regard, please look into the statement of the problem and the specific objectives if the
proposed questionnaire will attain the objectives set - forth by the paper.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours,

DR. LETICIA C. GAMAD


OIC-Dean
College of Business Administration and Accountancy

CONFORME:

_____________________________
Signature over Printed Name
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,
Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES
www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

SURVEY INSTRUMENT VALIDATION FORM


Name of Researcher/s: Course and Year Level:
BS-Accountancy (4th year)
Bandula, Froilan A. Subject:
Boco, Ann Margarette A. Business Research Methods with Thesis
Chew, Rose Anne L. Research Instructor:
Farol, Joseph Andrew C. Amir Auditor
Research Adviser:
Amir Auditor
Title of Research:

Internal Control Status of Non-Roman Catholic Churches in Metro Manila

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Scale Interpretatio Description
n
5 Very High The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation,
Valid allowing 0-5% error
4 High Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation,
allowing 8-10% error
3 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation,
allowing 11-15% error
2 Less Valid The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation,
allowing 16-20% error
1 Not Valid at The questionnaire is valid and can provide unbiased data for the investigation,
All allowing 21-25% error
Direction: This tool asks for your evaluation of the questionnaire to be used in the data gathering for the investigation
Rating
stated above, to establish it’s validly. You are requested to give your honest assessment using the criteria stated below:
Please check ( / )only one from the selection 5 4 3 2 1
Indicators
The indicators in the questionnaire consistently
and accurately measure each variables of the
investigation
The questionnaire fits with the variable under
investigation, thus measuring what it tends to
measure.
The questionnaire has the capability to measure
Identified items of variable within a given time frame
Variables/Constructs The questionnaire has the ability to distinguish
in the Study the characteristics or the properties of differing
attributes of the subjects under study
The questionnaire has the ability to gather factual
data, eliminating biases and subjectivity
Quick and complete data can be generated by the
questionnaire within the time frame allowed to
obtain data
The questionnaire has no influence on the
variables being measured
The questionnaire is capable of generating data
that will be of value and practical use to sectors
concerned in the investigation.
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,
Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES
www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

Clarity  The questions are direct and specific.


 Only one question is asked at a time.
 The participants can understand what is being
asked.
 There are no double-barreled questions (two
questions in one).
Wordiness  Questions are concise.
 There are no unnecessary words
Negative Wording  Questions are asked using the affirmative
(e.g., Instead of asking, “Which methods are
not used?”, the researcher asks, “Which
methods are used?”)
Overlapping  No response covers more than one choice.
Responses  All possibilities are considered.
 There are no ambiguous questions.
Balance  The questions are unbiased and do not lead
the participants to a response. The questions
are asked using a neutral tone.
Use of Jargon  The terms used are understandable by the
target population.
 There are no clichés or hyperbole in the
wording of the questions.
Appropriateness of  The choices listed allow participants to
Responses Listed respond appropriately.
 The responses apply to all situations or offer a
way for those to respond with unique
situations.
Use of Technical  The use of technical language is minimal and
Language appropriate.
 All acronyms are defined.
Application to  The questions asked relate to the daily
Praxis practices or expertise of the potential
participants.
Relationship to  The questions are sufficient to resolve the
Problem problem in the study
 The questions are sufficient to answer the
research questions.
 The questions are sufficient to obtain the
purpose of the study.

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,
Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES
www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

The following statements aims to reflect the opinion/perception on the Internal Control
Status of Non-Roman Catholic Churches in Metro Manila using the likert scale.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE
(Please put check on the questionnaire items that you think should be deleted, improve or retain in the instrument)
Delete Improve Retain
I. Control Environment

Keeping accurate accounting information


Does the church have a written procedure manual
covering the accounting and financial process?

Are the church’s financial records computerized?


Safeguarding the assets
Does the church obtain an audit of its
accounting records?
Are excess funds placed in an interest-bearing
account until needed?
Are employees who handle cash bonded?
Is the person who handles cash receipts or
disbursements also involved with the bank reconciliation?
Complying with leaders’ and contributors’ desires
Does the church have a finance committee?
Does the church prepare an annual budget?
Encouraging donor support
Does the church prepare an annual budget?
The employee has the ability to communicate, listen, confront,
persuade constructively with other people particularly when
anxiety is high.
Delete Improve Retain
II. Control Over Receipts

Keeping accurate accounting information


How often does the church provide individual contribution
reports to members?

Does your church use the envelope system?


Safeguarding the assets
Is more than one person involved
with the counting of Sunday offerings?
Is more than one person involved in depositing offering receipts?
Are cash receipts deposited the same day that they are
collected?
Is the person who maintains the giving records also involved with
the handling of cash receipts or cash deposits?
Complying with leaders’ and contributors’ desires
Are designated receipts separately listed and reported until spent
for the designated purpose?
Encouraging donor support
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,
Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES
www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

How often does the church report budget receipts compared to


actual receipts?
How often does the church provide
individual contribution reports to members?
Delete Improve Retain
III. Control Over Disbursement

Keeping accurate accounting information


Does the church have a purchase order system that requires
approval before purchases can be made?

Are bank accounts reconciled within two weeks of receipt?


Safeguarding the assets
Are check signers provided written documentation to support each
check before they sign?

How many signatures are required on checks written?


Complying with leaders’ and contributors’ desires

If disbursements need to be made that are not in the budget, who


approves them?
When the church is over or under budget for a particular period of
time church members are given
Oral explanations
Written explanations
Plans to correct or address
Encouraging donor support
How often does the church report budgeted disbursements
compared to actual disbursements?

IV. Reporting to Members Delete Improve Retain

Keeping accurate accounting information


How often are the following presented to members?
Cash receipts and disbursements for the period
Year-to-date cash receipts and disbursements
Amount of unpaid bills at the end of the period
Safeguarding the assets
How often are the following presented to members?
Amount of cash on hand
Balance sheet
Complying with leaders’ and contributors’ desires
How often are the following presented to members?
Listing of designated funds
Comparisons of actual to budget
Encouraging donor support
How often are the following presented to members?
Cash receipts and disbursements for the period
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona 3, Las Piñas City,
Metro Manila 1740, PHILIPPINES
www.perpetualdalta.edu.ph • +63(02) 871-06-39

Comparisons of actual to budget


Amount of debt outstanding
Comparisons of current to prior years

V. Internal Accounting Controls Delete Improve Retain


Is the person who handles cash receipts or cash deposits also
involved in the reconciliation of the bank statement?
Is more than one person involved with counting Sunday offerings?
Is more than one person involved in depositing receipts?
Safeguarding of Assets
Are employees and/or members who handle cash bonded?
Does the church maintain an up-to-date listing
of all physical assets?
Are physical assets tagged with identification numbers?

Other Comments and suggestions:

Validated by:

________________________________ _____________________
Printed Name and signature of Validator Date

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