Question

Creating an Internal Environment Framework

An organization’s internal environment is responsible for generating reliable financial reporting and complying with laws and regulations. Internal business process improvement methods establish best practices and strengthen corporate governance and risk management. Consider the COSO framework using the PowerPoint presentation and the ERM Framework graphic.

Write a 1-2 page paper using an internal environment that you are familiar with and complete the COSO framework for this environment as outlined below. For example, an internal environment might be the development of an organization’s incentive systems.

(1) State the control objectives

(2) Identify the risk sources

(3) Perform a risk assessment

(4) Develop a risk response

(5) Determine the control activities

(6) Provide a method of informing and communicating the results

(7) Discuss the process that is used for monitoring the information

Resources:

ERM Framework Cube Graphic: http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/MGMT/6600/03/mm/COSO_Framework_Cube.html

COSO PowerPoint: http://mym.cdn.laureate-media.com/2dett4d/Walden/MGMT/6600/03/mm/COSO_Framework_Slideshow.html

Both resources retrieved from: https://na.theiia.org/Pages/IIAHome.aspx