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Controls are put in place to minimize risks so that organization's can achieve their objectives. Objectives are typically identified as operations, reporting and compliance. What in general are operational, reporting and compliance objectives?
The adequacy of internal controls is said to be a function of the organization's "control environment". Describe what is meant by the "control environment".
Jack Company is a large retail company that sells clothing, shoes, and other apparel. It has 40 retail outlets located in 22 states. All of its merchandise is purchased by a centralized
Procurement Organization located at the company's headquarters in Vermont. There are six purchasing agents with each agent assigned to purchase various types of goods. Each agent works independently with suppliers to get the best deals for the company. The six agents report to a purchasing manager. The manger oversees the department and among other things, approves purchase orders for more than 1,000,0000 Otherwise, each agent is able to do his/her own deals. Based on the above, answer the following:
What is the difference between a preventive control and a detective control?
How would a preventive control be applicable to the activities in the Procurement Organization? How would a detective control be applicable?
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