CASE-3 ATLANTIC HOME LOAN: I. Determine which category the case fits into: This case is diagnostic in nature and Albert Fiorini failed in checking the management failures. Based on the case facts, supposed to identify the lapse in control measures and propose solutions to them. II. Describe the case This case is talking about the illegal takeover of company “Atlanta Home Loan” by Albert’s partner cum manager Wilbur Washington. a. What are the facts of the case? ➢ Albert Fiorini
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environment and operations Assess risks of material misstatement Assess Audit Risk) * Step 3: Audit Procedures Planning * Step 4: Test of controls (IF reliance on controls) * Step 5: Perform substantive tests * Step 6: Audit Completion and Reporting Financial Statement Assertions: * Assertions are representations made by management, explicit or otherwise, that are embodied in F/S, as used by auditor to consider the different types of potential misstatements that may occur *
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Biltrite’s strengths and weaknesses in the internal control Assertion Sale Processing Flowchart: Weakness A. The office was uninformed about the credit approval - Valuation B. Missing customer information and product validation - Valuation C. Invoices were mailed before shipping the goods - Existence And does not matched with bill of lading D. Bill of ladings are not pre numbered - Completeness Strength Good internal control for receivables aging analysis and Follow up
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of are: Funding Source, Clients and their families, Potential employees, Educational institutions and also consider other agencies. The internal factors that you have to be aware of are: Board, Management and administration, direct service staff, Human resources, Business management, Data management and reporting. You have to combine all of these elements in making the right decisions for your organization. All of the external factors are outside of the agency’s boundaries and cannot be completely
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Evaluating Internal Controls Internal Controls can be easily evaluated by making use of a comprehensive questionnaire containing all pertinent components of the internal control system in place within the company or business unit. The idea of the internal control questionnaires is to provide auditors with wealthy information in regards to the controls in place and possible risky areas. “Internal control questionnaires are designed to help the audit team obtain evidence about the control environment and
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our understanding of the arrangement for our engagement of an independent audit of the internal controls of Apollo Shoes, Inc. This letter will outline the nature and limitations of the services we will provide. Anderson, Olds, and Watershed will provide consultation to Apollo Shoes Inc. about the internal control requirements of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404 and test the internal controls to identify any significant deficiencies and/or material weaknesses. Statement on Auditing Standards
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Control Self-assessment for Information and Related Technology To ensure smooth functioning of an enterprise striving to achieve predetermined objectives, business processes are identified and defined. To ensure the proper completion of process work, procedures are defined, documented and established. Business procedures need to be properly controlled to ensure smooth completion. Out-of-control procedures are expensive; therefore, controls need to be in place. These controls can be preventive,
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Guide to Internal Control Over Financial Reporting The Center for Audit Quality prepared this Guide to provide an overview for the general public of internal control over financial reporting (“ICFR”). The Guide explains what public company ICFR is and describes management’s responsibility for implementing effective ICFR. The Guide also discusses the responsibilities of the audit committee to oversee ICFR and of the independent auditor to audit the effectiveness of the company’s ICFR.
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Office of the New York State Comptroller Division of Local Government and School Accountability LOCAL GOVERNMENT M ANAGEMENT GUIDE Management’s Responsibility for Internal Controls Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller For additional copies of this report contact: Division of Local Government and School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th floor Albany, New York 12236 Tel: (518) 474- 4037 Fax: (518) 486- 6479 or email us: localgov@osc.state.ny.us www.osc.state.ny.us October
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* Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences | Year: 2009 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 4 | Page No.: 181-189 | | Impact of Internal Control System in Banking Sector in Nigeria | | Olaoye Clement Olatunji | | Abstract: The Central Bank of Nigeria reported that the backward development in Nigeria was attributable to weaknesses in the internal control systems of the banks. This has clearly pointed out the picture of how fraud has been penetrated in the financial strength of Nigerian Banks. In
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