How can you verify if a transaction has already been approved?

Reviewing the transaction list for an Approved status is the most effective method to verify if a transaction has already been approved. This approach provides a direct insight into all transactions, allowing you to easily identify their current status. The transaction list typically records every transaction detail, including approvals, rejections, and pending statuses, making it a reliable source of information.

This option highlights a systematic way to ensure that you are getting accurate, real-time data regarding the transactions, with the "Approved" status clearly indicated. This makes it easy to manage transactions and maintain accurate records.

The other approaches, while perhaps useful in certain contexts, do not provide the same level of certainty. Checking the transaction summary for updates may not reflect the most current status, as summaries can lag behind actual transaction changes. Requesting confirmation from a colleague relies on external communication, which could lead to delays or miscommunication. Logging out and logging back in to refresh transaction status is unnecessary and can be time-consuming, especially when the information is already available on the transaction list.