Internal Controls Paper FIN/324 University of Phoenix November 2‚ 2005 Internal Controls Paper When it comes to the internal controls of firms and enterprises‚ executives are constantly keeping a close look on the accuracy and effectiveness of these controls along with seeking ways to better them. According to COSO (2004) the implementation of internal controls helps guide companies in reaching towards their profitability goals‚ the accomplishment of their mission statement‚ and helps minimize
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Justification for an Internal Control System ACC 544 Justification for an Internal Control System Introduction According to A. A. Gramling in the Encyclopedia of Business and Finance‚ internal control can be described as “any action taken by an organization to help enhance the likelihood that the objectives of the organization will be achieved.” There are several approaches to risk management in an organization – the portfolio approach and the use of insurance are two. Both
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| LJB Company Internal Control Report Review | October 2‚ 2011 | [Type the document subtitle] | The management of LJB Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. This internal control system is designed to provide reasonable assurance to the company’s management and board of directors regarding the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements. All internal control systems‚ no matter how well designed
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Internal control systems As defined in Paragraph 4(c) of ISA 315‚ internal control is “the process designed‚ implemented and maintained by those charged with governance‚ management and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance about the achievement of an entity’s objectives with regard to reliability of financial reporting‚ effectiveness and efficiency of operations‚ and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.” It includes all the policies
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Case Study Project What is the purpose of auditing? Describe the relationship between internal controls and the audit process. Answer The purpose of an audit is to provide financial statement users with an opinion by the auditor on whether the financial statements are presented fairly‚ in all material respects‚ in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. An audit also enhances the degree of confidence of intended users in the financial statements. Financial audits
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THE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM The internal control system includes all the strategies‚ policies and procedures adopted or instituted by the management of an entity to assist in their objective achieving as far as practicable‚ the orderly and efficient conduct of the business and includes adherence and compliance to management policies and applicable laws and regulations; the safeguarding of assets; the prevention and detection of fraud and error‚ the accuracy‚ reliability and completeness of the accounting
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Published Article-Sox Institute 12/2008 The Essence of Internal Control A statement on policy and procedures issues as they relate to managements views and /or findings with regard to OMB A-123 audits. Writing position papers on justification of actions taken has raised some questions about control. There seems to be a shift in the mind set of managers now that Section 404 of Sox’s (documentation) has really kicked in with compliance performance of the financial managers responsibility
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ARVI MARIE S. CALONZO BSA 4B Applications of Internal Control to Cash Receipts ---Cash receipts may result from cash sales; collections on account from customers; the receipt of interest‚ rents‚ and dividends; investments by owners; bank loans; and proceeds from the sale of noncurrent assets. ---The following internal control principles explained earlier apply to cash receipts transactions as shown: Establishment of responsibility - Only designated personnel (cashiers) are authorized
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RUNNING HEAD: Internal Control for Inflows Internal Control for Inflows ACC/ 544 Internal Control for Inflows Internal controls are important to a business. The internal controls provide a safeguard against errors in the accounting system as well as the detection and prevention of fraud. With the inflows of the company come many risks that need to be considered. The ways in which cash‚ sales‚ accounts receivable‚ inventory‚ and production are handled within the company are different for
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Internal Control Issues 1.List what you believe should have been the three to five key internal control objectives for Goodner’s Huntington sales office. * Assets Safeguard The padlock and other some security are used as a physical protection of Goodner’s inventory from stolen by unauthorized person. * Authorization of Transaction Goodner’s policy said that the new customer required an approval of the sale manager for the credit sale. The objective of this policy is to control
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