MGT321H5 Lecture : lec 8
Document Summary
Inherent limitations, limit the capacity for internal controls to provide complete assurance. Internal controls can only provide a reasonable amount of assurance about achieving the entity"s financial reporting objectives. Inherent limitations also includes the possibility of human error. Controls may be counter affected by collusion of employees or management collaboration. Management responsibilities: cost-effective, provide reliable accounting and operating data, safeguard assets and records, promotes operational efficiency, prevent and detect error, fraud or illegal acts, ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Auditor"s responsibilities: professional skepticism, document and evaluate internal controls of financial systems, test controls if they will be used for the audit, communicate identified weaknesses and deficiencies which can cause material misstatements. The auditor shall obtain an understanding of internal controls relevant to the audit. (not all controls that related to financial reporting are relevant to the audit. ) Five components of internal control: control environment, entity"s risk assessment process, c) Information system and communication: control activities, monitoring, control environment.
