Internal Control And Risk Management Framework Flashcards
Why should the company have a reliable and effective internal control system and enterprise risk management framework?
To ensure the integrity, transparency, and proper governance in the conduct of its affairs.
What should be considered when have an adequate and effective internal control system and enterprise risk management framework?
Size
Risk Profile
Complexity of Operations
What should the Company have that provides an independent and objective assurance and consulting services?
Independent Internal Audit Function
According to the function of internal audit, to whom should an independent risk-based assurance be provided?
The Board, Audit Committee, and Management
According to the function of internal audit, what kind of service should be provided to the Board, Audit Committee, and Management?
an independent risk-based assurance service
According to the function of internal audit, what should be the focus of the independent risk-based assurance service?
Focused on reviewing the effectiveness of the governance and control processes in:
* promoting the right values and ethics
* ensuring effective performance management and accounting in the organization
* communicating risk and control information
* coordinating the activities and information among the Board, internal and external auditors, and Management
According to the function of internal audit, what kind of audit are contained in the annual audit plan and/or based on the Company’s risk assessment?
Regular and Special audit
According to the function of internal audit, it performs regular and special audits as contained and/or based on what?
As contained in the annual audit plan
Based on the Company’s risk assessment
According to the function of internal audit, what kind of services are performed related to governance and control as appropriate for the organization?
Consulting and Advisory Services
According to the function of internal audit, performing consulting and advisory services are related to what?
Governance and Control
What are the functions of the internal audit?
- Provides an independent risk-based assurance service
- Reviews, audits, and assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control system
- Evaluates operations or programs to ascertain which are consistent with the ebjectives
- Performs: regular and special audit; consulting and advisory services; compliance audit of relevant laws
- Evaluates specific operations at request
- Monitors and evaluates governance processes
Who appoints the Chief Audit Executive?
the Board
Who shall oversee and be responsible for the internal audit activity of the organization?
Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
It is the process designed and effected by those charged with governance, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance about the achievement of the entity’s objectives.
Internal Control
What are the three objectives of Internal Control?
Reliability of the entity’s financial reporting
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations