Chapter 7 – Internal control Internal control – steps taken by business to prevent fraud – misappropriation of assets and fraudulent financial reporting‚ COSO defines IC as means to an end Achievements of objectives in the area of financial reporting‚ operations‚ compliance with law and regulations Foreign corrupt practices act: Transactions authorized with the knowledge of and authorization of management Means of achieving internal control – preventive control – prevents fraud ex: segregation
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Internal Control Definition Internal control is broadly defined as a process‚ effected by an entity’s board of trustees‚ management‚ and other personnel‚ designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories: 1. Effectiveness and efficiency of operations 2. Reliability of financial reporting 3. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations 4. Safeguarding of assets Internal control consists of five interrelated components:
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FNSACC50A Implement & Maintain Internal Control Procedures ASSIGNMENT 1. Who is ultimately responsible for the corporate governance of an organisation? The Board of Directors 2. Who else plays a part in corporate governance? Shareholders‚ auditors and other stakeholders. 3. Who are the stakeholders? A person‚ group or organisation that has interest or concern in an organisation. 4. List the corporate governance requirements a company needs to adhere to: The company has an adequate
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monitor and evaluate customer service to internal customers - Knowledge Questions 1. Understand the meaning of internal customer 1.1 Describe what is meant by internal customer Internal customers are people within your own organisation such as employers or colleagues who you provide a service for‚ e.g. 2. Know the types of products and services relevant to internal customers 2.1 Describe the products and services offered by own organisation to internal customers 3. Understand how to deliver
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traditional and religious festivals and events can influence the demand of certain goods‚ like Christmas tree is in higher demand in the month of December 14. number of sellers also impact demand by influencing the price of certain goods. Competition Competitors are always looking to take a bigger share of the market‚ perhaps by cutting their prices or by introducing a new or better version of a product Social factor The facts and experiences that influence individuals’ personality‚ attitudes and lifestyle
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Bibliography/Reference list A strategic analysis of the industry is being done to determine the attractiveness of the South African Industry. To keep a sustainable competitive advantage over time an external analysis will help to determine the opportunities and threats in the operating environment that influence organizational objectives. Macroeconomic factors have to be looked at because they are part of this operational environment. The country and national environment in which the company competes.
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Internal Controls Internal controls are all the procedures and measures companies put in place in order to achieve two specific goals related to accounting (Kieso‚ Kimmel‚ & Weygandt‚ 2011). The first goal is the protection against loss of assets from various sources such as theft or accounting error (Kieso‚ Kimmel‚ & Weygandt‚ 2011). Companies‚ clients and shareholders must have assurance that there is suitable control over all business assets like inventory and bank accounts all the
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Planning‚ organizing‚ leading‚ and controlling—the four management functions—are seen in a variety of business environments. Different factors can have an impact on these four management functions. The factors are: globalization; technology; innovation; diversity; and ethics. These factors as they apply to Wal-Mart‚ one of the leading retail stores in the world‚ will be examined in this paper. During the past decade‚ retail markets have undergone many changes in their processes‚ services‚ and formats
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Effective internal communications is essential to the success of a company and the accomplishment of its mission and strategic objectives. The best companies ensure that internal communication channels flow from the highest to the lowest levels of the organization. As a result‚ employees are familiar with the mission‚ vision‚ and strategic objectives of the company and have a solid understanding of how their individual jobs contribute to overall success. While the importance of internal communications
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Regulations and requirements for internal quality assurance in own area of practice: organisation policies and procedures e.g. health and safety‚ equal opportunities‚ recording and reporting‚ quality assurance strategy‚ contribution to internal reviewing processes/self-assessment review (SAR); regulatory bodies e.g. standards‚ levels‚ performance/assessment criteria‚ skills‚ knowledge‚ understanding‚ awarding organisation‚ SSC‚ Ofqual‚ Ofsted‚ employer‚ measure of accountability‚ benchmarking.
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