4-1 Assignment - Module 4

Internal controls are crucial to ensuring that financial transactions are authorized and company records are maintained properly. Please explain some of the internal control procedures that accounting departments utilize to achieve the aforementioned goals. How do these internal controls help accounting departments achieve their objectives?

Internal control system comprises the company's policies, practices and procedures which are employed in order to: safeguard its assets, ensure the accuracy and reliability of accounting records and information, promote efficiency in its operations, measure management's compliance with prescribed policies and procedures and ensure the issuance of an unqualified opinion on its financial statements by its external auditors. true or false?

Internal control consists of the plan of organization and all of the related methods and measures adopted within a business to (a) safeguard its assets, and (b) enhance the accuracy and reliability of its accounting records. True O False

Internal control is said to be the backbone of all businesses. Which of the following is the bestdescription of internal controls?A. Internal controls ensure that the financial statements published are correct.B. The only role of internal controls is to protect customer data.C. Internal controls and company policies are important to protect and safeguard assets and to protect allcompany data and are designed to protect the company from fraud.D. Internal controls are designed to keep employees from committing fraud against the company.

The objectives of internal control are to a. prevent fraud and promote the social interest of the company Ob. provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and used for business purposes, financial reports are accurate, and laws and regulations are complied with c. control the internal organization of the Accounting Department personnel and equipment d. provide control over "internal-use only" reports and employee internal conduct

Why it is important for internal controls to be maintained: a. Safeguard assets (from fraud or errors) b. Preserve the accuracy and integrity of the accounting data c. Promote operational efficiency d. All the answers are correct

Select the appropriate control activities for each of the following definitions. Definitions Control Activities a. The company should maintain security over assets and accounting records. Management should periodically determine whether the amounts of physical b. assets of the company match the accounting records. The company should provide employees with appropriate guidance to ensure C. they have the knowledge necessary to carry out their job duties. The actual performance of individuals or processes should be checked against d. their expected performance. Authorizing transactions, recording transactions, and maintaining control of the е. related assets should be separated among employees. To prevent improper use of the company's resources, only certain employees are allowed to carry out certain business activities.

Please respond promptly:                                                                                                                                        When auditing a private company, the auditor should obtain an understanding of internal control sufficient to___________. Select one: a. Provide a method for safeguarding assets, checking the accuracy and reliability of accounting data, promoting operational efficiency, and encouraging adherence to prescribed managerial policies. b. Provide reasonable protection against client fraud and defalcations by client employees. c. Assess control risk. d. Provide a basis for suggestions to the client for improving the accounting system.