CPA Exam - Audit - Internal Control

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What are the primary considerations in assessing the control environment of a client?

Hint: CHOPPER
- Commitment to competency
- Human resource policies/procedures
- Organizational structure
- Participation of those charged w/ governance
- Philosophy and operating style of mgmt
- Ethics and integrity
- Responsibility
What are the 5 components of internal control?

Hint: CRIME
- Control activities
- Risk assessment
- Information & Communication
- Monitoring
- Environment
Segregation of duties is one main control activity. What four main responsibilities need to be segregated from each other?

Hint: ARCC
- Authorization
- Recording
- Custody of assets
- Comparison
What the the main objectives of Internal Control?

Hint:ACE
- Accurate, reliable GAAP F/S
- Compliance with laws and regulations
- Effectiveness and Efficiency of operations
What are the four main control activities?

Hint: PIPS
- Performance review policies
- Information processing
- Physical controls
- Segregation of duties

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CPA Exam - Audit - Internal Control

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Audit 2 - Internal Control

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2012-07-05T15:55:01Z

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