As the CFO of the organization, you are currently working at, you have been charged with creating new policies and procedures with the IT department. As the CFO you currently oversee payroll, cash collections (revenue), and cash disbursements (expenses). What are some detection controls that you could put in place for those modules within a system?

As the CFO of the organization, you are currently working at, you have been charged with creating new policies and procedures with the IT department. As the CFO you currently oversee payroll, cash collections (revenue), and cash disbursements (expenses). What are some detection controls that you could put in place for those modules within a system?

Auditing: A Risk Based-Approach (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337619455

Author:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Publisher:Karla M Johnstone, Audrey A. Gramling, Larry E. Rittenberg

Chapter3: Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: Responsibilities Of Management And The External Auditor

Section: Chapter Questions

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