ESTABLISHING AN INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT: THE CASE OF THE SCHWAN FOOD COMPANY Hugh Pforsich College of Business Administration California State University - Sacramento Sacramento‚ California USA Bonita K. Peterson Kramer College of Business Montana State University Bozeman‚ Montana USA G. Randolph Just* ABSTRACT An effective internal audit department adds value to its organization in numerous ways. It helps the organization to achieve its objectives‚ improves risk management‚ strengthens internal controls
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Mr. Larry Lancaster Chairman‚ President and CEO Apollo Shoes‚ Inc. Shoetown‚ ME Dear Mr. Lancaster: This letter documents our mutual understanding of the arrangements for the services described herein. Scope of Services Anderson‚ Olds and Watershed (AOW) will audit the balance sheet of Apollo Shoes as of December 31‚ 2011 and the related statements of income‚ retained earnings and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audit will be conducted in accordance with the Standards of
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investments is very important. This paper explains this issue based on the Bata case in three parts. The first part evaluates the different ways in which Bata has interacted with foreign political systems in its investments and operations aboard. In the second part‚ the advantages and disadvantages‚ which MNEs bring to their company and the host-country when doing foreign direct investment‚ are analyzed relating to the Bata case. And the last part gives a detailed analysis of the complex political impact
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Justification for an Internal Control System Pamela Kaminski ACC/544 April 25‚ 2011 Adriane Treasure Justification for an Internal Control System Insurance and portfolio approaches are good controls‚ but they are not enough to protect the company from risks. As a controller I encourage you and your leadership team to increase the internal controls in the company. The insurance and portfolio approaches will
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Case Study 2: LJB Company’s Internal Controls Michael Del Toro FI504 - Accounting Abstract This paper shall focus on the criticalities involved in LJB’s transactions and how it may implement internal controls to the business processes while increasing the accountability of individuals involved in its ‘lean business process.’ With the advent of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its repercussions to the manner in which businesses must prevent fraud (both external and internal) to not misrepresent any
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Fine Foods - Internal Control and Risk Evaluation Internal controls are an integral part of a company to provide a foundation for a safe‚ sound and successful organization. According to COSO‚ “the three primary objectives of an internal control system are to ensure efficient and effective operations‚ accurate financial reporting and compliance with laws and operations” (COSO‚ 1999). Proper internal control programs can help Kudler’s managers to make decisions‚ progress evaluations and mitigate
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Cost Audit Report and Compliance Report in XBRL format and what is the authority for the same? Ministry of Corporate Affairs has mandated filing of the Cost Audit Report and Compliance Report from the financial year 2011-12 onwards (including overdue reports relating to any previous year) by all cost auditors and companies concerned by using the XBRL taxonomy. MCA vide Circular No. 18/2012 dated July 26‚ 2012‚ has extended the last date of filing of cost audit reports and compliance reports with
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Internal Control and Accounting Systems Learning Area Overview Welcome to this learning area overview for Internal Control and Accounting Systems‚ prepared by AAT. In this overview we’ll explain what Internal Control and Accounting Systems is all about‚ and how it fits into the bigger picture of the AAT Accounting Qualification. We’ll explore the main topics you can expect to cover‚ and how the knowledge and skills you’ll pick up will be of practical use to you in the workplace. Finally‚ we’ll
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that it was appropriate for Ernst & Young to decide not to rely on AA Capital’s internal control during 2004. The E&Y took the required (Sarbanes-Oxley) precaution of conducting and audit of the internal control system over financial reporting which led to the discovery of the $1.92 million of cash transfer made to Orecchio; even though it did not stop the fraud. Auditors can choose not to rely on a client internal control after obtaining and understanding the client’s system and the auditors determine
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Chapter One An internal auditor is one who is independent‚ knowledgeable‚ works well in a team and is a leader. An internal auditor adds value to a company by improving a business’s organizational operation and helps them achieve its objectives by improving the effectiveness of risk management‚ control and governance processes. Internal Auditing Processes A business’s objectives are classified into four categories: strategic‚ operations‚ reporting‚ and compliance. An internal auditor uses these
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