Organisational theory refers to the study of organisations and this includes the study on the way these organisations function‚ the roles they adopt and how the correlation and interaction between people and their work are put together so as to define their relations with the organisation. Thus‚ organisational theory allows organisations to increase their efficiency in the workforce through the reduction of unnecessary organisational problems. The two theoretical perspectives that have been chosen
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Chapter 1—Auditing and Internal Control TRUE/FALSE 1. Corporate management (including the CEO) must certify monthly and annually their organization’s internal controls over financial reporting. ANS: F PTS: 1 2. Both the SEC and the PCAOB require management to use the COBIT framework for assessing internal control adequacy. ANS: F PTS: 1 3. Both the SEC and the PCAOB require management to use the COSO framework for assessing internal control adequacy. ANS: F PTS: 1 4. A qualified opinion
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balances are appropriately disclosed. Therefore of the 5 assertions and audit objectives listed above the 3 assertions applicable to direct test of cash balances are Existence‚ Completeness and Valuation. b) List 4 audit procedures to use in auditing cash. (4 marks) SOLUTION: Because of the large volume of transactions and the small account balance‚ the audit strategy is invariably to concentrate on verifying the account balance rather than the transactions. Moreover‚ because of the significance
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may not be representative of questions you may see on any upcoming exams. 2007 AICPA Newly Released Questions – Auditing 1. CPA-05465 Which of the following categories is included in generally accepted auditing standards? a. b. c. d. Standards of review. Standards of planning. Standards of fieldwork. Standards of evidence. ANSWER: Choice "c" is correct. Generally accepted auditing standards include three categories: general standards‚ standards of fieldwork‚ and standards of reporting. Choices
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Explain strategy as an organisational process? Ans1. Strategy Organisation is a social system of people who are structured and managed to meet some goals Strategy means the grand plan and the term is borrowed from the military which distinguished between the grand plan and actual action by calling the former strategy and the latter tactics. Strategy in organizations can be divided into three: Corporate strategy Business strategy Functional strategy Organisational Process – Structure
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Organisational Analysis With growing competition‚ especially from the impact of globalization (Hamilton et. al‚ 2009)‚ it is crucial for an organisation to develop strategies which maintain their survival‚ growth and success (Mullins‚ 2010) “The environment is the external context in which organisations find themselves undertaking their activities” (Capon‚ 2009‚ p5). Assessing the external environment is thus a crucial part of any business strategy. Organisations can either react as of when change
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Nestlé Corporate and organisational culture Link to case study Overview: a case study of Nestlé’s strategy of sustainable development and the way this has been communicated. Lesson objectives: ➢ to identify the stakeholders of Nestlé ➢ to identify the values and culture of Nestlé ➢ to appreciate the importance of culture in determining a firm’s success. Introduction (3 minutes) Introduce the lesson: you will look at Nestlé and examine the stakeholders of Nestlé
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Two main types of organisational structure 1. Hierachial structure 2. Flat structure The main hieranchial structure has many layers of management and at times this can cause information to be lost or changed while passing to one person to another. This type of structure is like a wise based triangle and every person in it has a line manager who is responsible for the work done by him‚ this makes communication slow and getting things done takes a great deal of effort‚ modern companies
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Contemporary Issues in Auditing Contents 1. INTRODUCTION Basically the audit was originally described as to ascertaining whether the resource managing party had properly accounted for all receipts and payments on behalf of his principal. Modern audit considers whether all the information provided to the users of accounts are true and fair. Audit is‚ therefore‚ an examination of accounting records undertaken with a view to establishing whether they correctly
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Auditing Introduction Letter Mahshid Kianipour Instructors: Cecil B. Lucy November 15‚2010 University of Phoenix Auditing Introduction Letter From: Langroodi‚ CPA To : Management of Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. RE: Auditing and assurance services Dear Mr. Jason‚ First‚ I would like to appreciate to giving me this opportunity to explain a couple points related to our firm and services‚ so then I’ll try to make them understandable and short as much as I can; because I know how valuable
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