transaction cycles
a group of homogenous transactions
main cycles are
revenue receipts
expenditure disbursements
payroll
internal control consists of 5 interrelated components
control environment risk assessment information and communication systems control activities monitoring
control activities
control activities are the policies and procedures that help ensure that management and directives are carried out- SCARE
Segregation of Duties
Controls (Physical Controls)
Authorization
Review (For performance review)
EDP/IT (for information processing)
Use SCARE to determine Strengths and Weakness in internal control Design and Effectiveness