McCallum‚ APR The Institute of Internal Auditors 407-937-1247 scott.mccallum@theiia.org COSO Issues Updated Internal Control-Integrated Framework and Related Illustrative Documents ALTAMONTE SPRINGS‚ Fla.‚ May 14‚ 2013 – The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) – an organization providing thought leadership and guidance on internal control‚ enterprise risk management‚ and fraud deterrence – issued today its updated Internal Control– Integrated Framework (Framework)
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The invention of the internal combustion engine is most probably the result of the developments of several individuals. Around 1780‚ Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens built an engine that used gunpowder as a fuel‚ but this engine was far too dangerous to be practical. His assistant‚ Denis Papin‚ also experimented with developing an internal combustion engine‚ building a simple steam-powered device around 1790. Again‚ this engine was not practical‚ and not until the early nineteenth century did the
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1. AVF Company’s new CFO has asked the company’s CAE to meet with him to discuss the role of the internal audit function. The CAE should inform the CFO that the overall responsibility of internal auditing is to: a. Serve as an independent assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the company’s operations. b. Assess the company’s methods for safeguarding its assets and‚ as appropriate‚ verify the existence of the assets. c. Review the integrity of financial and
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for establishing and maintaining internal controls; have designed such internal controls to ensure that material information relating to the issuer and its consolidated subsidiaries is made known to such officers by others within those entities‚ particularly during the period in which the periodic reports are being prepared; have evaluated the effectiveness of the issuer ’s internal controls as of a date within 90 days prior to the report; and have
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Juliana Borges Connie Robin Gibson XACC/290 June 9‚ 2013 BE5-1: A. $181‚500 B. $41‚200 C. $38‚000 D. $17‚900 E. $8‚500 F. $63‚400 BE5-2: Pocras Company buys merchandise on account from Wedell Company. The selling price of the goods is $900 and the cost of the goods sold is $590. Both companies use perpetual inventory systems. Journalize the transactions on the books of both companies. Pocras Company: Accounts Receivable: Debit = $900‚ Credit = $900. Cost of Goods Sold: Debit = $590
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Some of the ways that the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 changed both the responsibilities and at the same time benefited auditors The Reform Act: Places a cap on damages that would potentially reduce the maximum amount that auditor’s could be liable for. Requires plaintiffs to pay defendant’s reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses directly related to litigation found by the court to be frivolous and unwarranted. This may make it unlikely that auditor’s will be sued for deep pockets
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by increasing the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures. SOX created new standards for corporate accountability. The SOX Act also changes the way how executives interact with each other and with internal auditors. This allows for a legal barrier between executives and the internal auditor and decreases any conflict that could be made between the parties. “It removes the defense of "I wasn ’t aware of financial issues" from Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
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Chapter 7 Definition of Internal Control – the process implemented to provide reasonable assurance that the following control objectives are achieved: safeguard assets‚ maintain detailed records‚ provide accurance and reliable info‚ prepare financial reports in accordance w/established criteria‚ promote operational efficiency‚ encourage adherence to prescribed managerial policies‚ comply w/ applicable laws Preventive controls – deter problems before they arise. Examples: hire qualified personnel
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Security (IS) 6. the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) 7. the SrVP‚ Internal Audit Strength Systems Development FFC design‚ develop‚ and implement systems in a logical fashion Strength Systems Development FFC consider internal controls as an integral part of systems design Strength Systems Development FFC’s Internal Audit Department is involved as a voting member of the project teams. Internal audit performs post-implementation reviews on all projects over $2 million Weakness Systems
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The crises reveal that there is internal and external misconduct by the top management and company’s business partners. Company may suffer losses and commit an offense if no immediate action is taken to prevent further deterioration. Changes in management system of Kitchen Best are required and this report is intended to propose tactics and solutions for improving internal control systems. Summary and conclusion Three incidents reveal that ineffective internal control system is the root cause for all
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