Homework 1. In two to three paragraphs‚ describe the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and why it is important to the accounting profession. (15 points) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was passed in 2002 by Congress after a series of scandals involving companies such as Enron‚ WorldCom‚ and Tyco. This was passed because of shady transactions and misrepresented financial data which caused shareholders to lose millions of dollars and their trust in investing in public companies. It was passed to create new rules of accountability
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Chapter 1 Auditing and Internal Control Review Questions 1. What is the purpose of an IT audit? Response: The purpose of an IT audit is to provide an independent assessment of some technology- or systems-related object‚ such as proper IT implementation‚ or controls over computer resources. Because most modern accounting information systems use IT‚ IT plays a significant role in a financial (external audit)‚ where the purpose is to determine the fairness and accuracy of the financial statements
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Internal Control Evaluation Every business should take the steps necessary to ensure that its internal controls are functioning effectively and efficiently. It is important to have accountability at every level of a business. Creating a checklist to evaluate internal controls will support the business in this effort. According to Louwers‚ Ramsay‚ Sinason and Stawser (2007)‚ an internal control questionnaire aide an auditor in gathering evidence about the control environment and accounting and
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Running Head: EVALUATING INTERNAL CONTROLS Evaluating Internal Controls Internal Control Systems – ACC/544 Stephanie Booth Robert Cornett University of Phoenix September 29‚ 2014 Evaluating Internal Controls An organization’s internal controls are comprised of five components‚ which include: the control environment‚ risk assessment‚ control activities‚ monitoring‚ and information and communication. The five
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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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Evaluate the scenarios internal controls and reveal their weaknesses Dora I. Gonzalez Devry University Abstract Why Internal Controls? An efficient internal control system aids the company to achieve its mission and accomplish set objectives and goals. An effective internal control systems helps promote orderly‚ economical and efficient operations‚ along with producing quality products and services consistent with the company?s mission. Safeguard resources against loss due to waste
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This paper will evaluates the role of information technology and how it affects internal audit process in banking industry. The study will also stresses on how IT affects internal control (control environment‚ risk assessment‚ control activities‚ information and communication and monitoring) and provides guidelines and best practices in evaluating techniques available to effectively perform auditing tasks internally. It will addresses how technology‚ Information system (IS) and
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Upon finishing the two exercises‚ I have concluded that external locus of control plays a huge part in my life. I found multiple correlations between the two scores‚ I have always taken everything lightly and I have procrastinated until the last minute to do things‚ I have told lies on why I couldn’t do the work multiple times to my instructors‚ I lack motivation to follow through with my plan of action (Trust me I have made a lot of those). I feel like something is missing from my life which makes
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Lecture note on monitoring business and accounting systems. ------------------------------------------------- internal control systems and internal controls An internal control system is the whole system of controls‚ financial and otherwise‚ established by the management in order to * Carry on the business of the enterprise in an orderly and efficient manner‚ * Ensure adherence to management policies‚ * Safeguard the assets and secure as far as possible the completeness and accuracy
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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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