Internal Controls

General accounting is the process of noting, analyzing, an summarizing financial transactions for a company or organization. It involves keeping track of earnings an expenses, making financial statements, an following accounting rules an regulations. Professionals in general accounting must keep exact records of all financial activities in a business.

Internal controls are vital for safeguarding and organization’s assets and its financial integrity. They include processes, policies, and procedures for reducing risks and promoting compliance. They give management and stakeholders assurance that financial reporting and operations are reliable. What types of internal controls are there?

SOX – eleven titles, endless rules. Many are curious to know the extent of the regulations under this landmark legislation. Each title focuses on corporate responsibility, transparency, financial disclosures, and auditor independence. But it’s not just about counting the rules. It’s understanding how they all connect and overlap – a daunting task! How many Sox rules […]

Understand GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)? Must do! It’s a set of rules, standards, and procedures that guide accountants in preparing financial statements. Let’s focus on one of the most important principles consistency. It requires companies to use the same accounting methods and policies over time. What’s the most important GAAP principle?

The responsibility of a controller in a company typically involves financial management and oversight. Controllers are responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, implementing financial policies, and providing financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making within the organization. Here are some key aspects of a controller’s job:

Discover the essential elements of a comprehensive finance policy procedure manual with our expert guide.

Every company should document its accounting procedure process.  A well-designed and properly maintained system of accounting policy and procedure documentation enhances your accountability and consistency, while at the same time producing long-term savings from reduced duplication, rework, training, and increased focus, consistency, and productivity. Writing accounting manuals of policies and procedures is an important task. […]

Control systems that are designed only to achieve compliance are doing the bare minimum. How can you build an effective internal control system for success?

If you are in business long enough you will learn a few things about running a business.