INTERNAL CONTROL Flashcards
What are the two categories of control?
Hard and Soft
This is the category of control that has tangible or physical characteristics?
Hard Control
This category of control does not have tangible characteristics.
Soft Control
The type of control that is designed to keep error and irregularities from occurring in the first place.
PREVENTIVE
The type of control that is designed to find errors or problems after the transaction has occurred.
DETECTIVE
PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?
Bank Reconciliation
DETECTIVE
PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?
Surprise cash count
DETECTIVE
This is the type of control that is designed to correct errors or irregularities that have been detected.
CORRECTIVE
PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?
Adjusting Entries
CORRECTIVE
These are controls built
into computer programs and systems
intended to ensure system integrity,
reliability and security.
AUTOMATED