Internal Control
The Importance of Internal Control Programs
An effective internal control program in an organization ensures the efficiency of its operations and helps a business to attain its objectives by minimizing the chances of violation of rules and regulations by the employees. It safeguards the organization's assets and promotes the reliability of the accounting and financial information. Failure to implement an effective internal control program results in a corporate culture in which employee theft and fraud and financial misreporting thrives. The importance of having an effective 'internal control program' is reflected in a 2002 Report which estimates a loss of $600 billion in 2001, or about $4,500 per employee, as a result of on-the-job fraud in the United States. (Quoted by Gibson and Thomas, 2003)
Effective Internal Control Techniques
The commitment of the senior management towards an effective Internal Control Program is crucial for its...
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