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Internal controls are concerned with

Correct Answer: safeguarding assets

Explanation:

Internal control, as defined in accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring achievement of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. A broad concept, internal control involves everything that controls risks to an organization.


 


Internal control is all of the policies and procedures management uses to achieve the following goals.


  • Safeguard University assets - well designed internal controls protect assets from accidental loss or loss from fraud.

 


  • Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information - Internal controls ensure that management has accurate, timely and complete information, including accounting records, in order to plan, monitor and report business operations.

 


  • Ensure compliance - Internal controls help to ensure the University is in compliance with the many federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the operations of our business.

 


  • Promote efficient and effective operations - Internal controls provide an environment in which managers and staff can maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.

 


  • Accomplishment of goals and objectives - Internal controls system provide a mechanism for management to monitor the achievement of operational goals and objectives.

 


Hence, Internal controls are concerned with safeguarding assets.


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