Using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to Support Audit I. Executive Summary Nowadays‚ the use of computers dominates in most of the business world; auditors too have recognized that the power and speed of computers can greatly assist them in their work. The term “computer-assisted audit techniques” (CAAT) is used to denote computer techniques that auditors can utilize to help them complete their audits in a more effective‚ efficient‚ and timely manner. Use of the prefix “computer-assisted”
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Fraud Prevention and Detection August 2009 Fraud Prevention and Detection for Credit and Debit Card Transactions Richard Collard Senior Business Lead and SME - Market Development ILOG‚ Software Sales‚ IBM Sales and Distribution Fraud Prevention and Detection Page 2 Contents Preface 2 Preface Over the past 20 years‚ financial institutions‚ governments‚ insurers and retailers have seen an explosion in the amount and types of fraud perpetrated against them. In the United Kingdom
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Internal Control and Risk Evaluation Internal controls are the key to running a successful business. Kudler Fine Foods‚ after reviewing flowcharts created by Accounting Team A‚ is requesting information regarding controls for system improvements. Presented here is an analysis of their current accounting information system‚ risks and controls associated with this system and an evaluation of applying internal controls to help mitigate risks and losses. Risk Analysis Assessing risk is a difficult
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owners on the importance of sound internal controls. Facilitating management’s conclusion on the effectiveness of the design and operations of internal controls within their respective areas Perform process documentation and tests of controls which will be used to support management’s overall evaluation Consolidating results to CEO and CFO for their final conclusion. Educating management and process owners on the importance of sound internal controls. Facilitating management’s conclusion
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States‚ Canada‚ Mexico operating with more than 234‚000 employees ("Lowe ’s home improvement‚ 2012”). Stakeholders are individuals‚ groups‚ or organizations that have a stake in the business. Stakeholders are categorize into two types: internal or external. Internal stakeholders can be owners‚ managers‚ and employees. External stakeholders can be suppliers‚ lenders‚ and customers (Worthington‚ 2009). Human Resource (Safety) There are many safety rules in Lowe’s Home Improvement. “We strive to
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SUMMER-2015 Get solved assignments at nominal price of Rs.120 each. Mail us at: subjects4u@gmail.com or contact at 09882243490 Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3 MF0013–Internal Audit & Control-4 Credits (Book ID: 1733) Assignment (60 Marks) Note: Answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of 400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme. Each Question carries 10 marks 6 X 10=60. Q1. Describe & explain the term auditing. “Personal qualities of an auditor are
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Justification for an Internal Control System Cynthia Kinney ACC544/Internal Control Systems June 27‚ 2011 Gary Godfrey Justification for an Internal Control System An internal control system is described as a way to control an organization better‚ minimize risk‚ reduce loss‚ and achieve goals. Two approaches‚ political and insurance‚ are used to justify the need for this type of system. Issues such as security valuation‚ asset allocation‚ optimization‚ and performance are considered with
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Justification for an Internal Control System Ginger Lankford Internal Control Systems ACC544 Robert J. Cornett‚ MBA October 4‚ 2010 Justification for an Internal Control System Businesses need an efficient and cost-effective internal control system even with insurance and a portfolio approach control in place. Insurance is necessary and the portfolio approach is very effective but is more reactive than preventive. Internal control sets the foundation to ascertain reasonable assurance
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for an Internal Control System ACC/544 December 2‚ 2013 Justification for an Internal Control System The internal control system has been used since the company was in need of the system and until this day it has been working to its fullest potential. Internal control plays an important key in making sure that the accounting information‚ financial data‚ meeting the targets‚ and ensuring that the management policies are getting followed. There are two elements in making an internal control
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President! From: Mark Buchanan CC: Date: 11/22/2011 Re: Internal Control Evaluation Going Public: All publicly traded companies in the United States are required to maintain an adequate system of internal controls per the Sarbanes Oxley ACT of 2002 or SOX. Corporate executives and boards of directors must ensure that these controls are reliable and effective. In addition independent auditors must attest to the adequacy of the internal control system. Companies that fail to comply are subject to fines
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