Which of the following is a key ARC function?

• A. ARC Accreditation
• B. Provides Ticket Stock
• C. Auditing
• D. Marketing campaigns to travelers

Answer: (C)

Auditing is a core ARC function because ARC’s primary role is to ensure accurate financial settlements between airlines and travel agencies. Through auditing, ARC validates that the sales data reported by agencies matches airline records, checks the accuracy of remittance calculations, and verifies compliance with ARC rules. This ongoing verification protects revenue integrity, helps catch errors or discrepancies, and keeps the settlement process reliable for all parties.

Accreditation and ticket stock exist within ARC’s ecosystem, but accreditation is about authorizing participation and ticket stock deals with the tools used to issue tickets. Marketing campaigns to travelers are outside ARC’s typical responsibilities, which focus on data, reporting, and settlements rather than consumer marketing.