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ISBN: 9781260824308
Author: WHITTINGTON
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 7, Problem 1RQ
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Define the term internal control.

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Auditing:

Auditing is a process of examination of the financial statement of the company to check the fair and accurate representation of the financial data. Auditing includes the collection of evidence from all possible sources for the process of auditing. As it includes all possible sources, then it has the least risk of material misstatement.

Internal control:

Internal control is a process of controlling the activities within the organization. Business deals with various set of activities. To perform every activity effectively, the management of the company should control and manage the activities. The control of the activities is known as an internal control.

The auditor would be able to get an idea about the management of the company. How the company works, how the company handles its business activities and what is the manner of recording. It will provide a guideline for the audit test. By analyzing the internal control, the auditor would be able to perform an audit test.

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