In its most recent guidance for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 requirements for smaller entities, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) has provided ...

In this blog post I continue my exploration of how you should assess your compliance internal controls using the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Organization (COSO), publication ...

How does a risk assessment provide a structured approach to establishing effective internal controls. After preparation of the risk assessment, the next step is to prioritize the listing of the risks ...

Deloitte’s three-part series explores the potential benefits your company can derive from risk assessment, effective internal control design, and regular monitoring. Public and private companies are ...

Eight standards rolled out in 2006 by the Auditing Standards Board are sparking a cultural shift for auditors. The standards—Statement on Auditing Standards nos. 104–111—are designed to enhance ...

Internal controls are the security policies, procedures and tech that businesses and governments use to help prevent employee theft and financial error. Lack of ...

Internal controls are the rules, mechanisms, and procedures a company implements to ensure the integrity of its financial and accounting information, promote accountability, and prevent and detect ...

Operating a business entity is a full-time job that requires the skills and resources of several individuals. Business owners must organize an accounting system, information technology and an ...

The Department of Homeland Security plans to recompete a multiple-award, blanket purchase agreement for internal control assessment support services. DHS anticipates the release of a solicitation for ...

Any business can benefit from having transparent financial and operational information available for decision-making and reporting to stakeholders. A thoughtful risk assessment can help you identify ...