Publisher's Synopsis
Business scandals and company failures have provoked public concern about standards of corporate governance and the quality of auditing. They have also prompted an increasing awareness of the need for effective internal controls and review proceedures.;This book is about internal control. It is concerned with evaluating control methods and practices covering the entire range of management responsibilities within an organization. It also explores how to enhance the quality of internal control in order to excel in operational performance and maintain standards of corporate governance. The book considers advances in information technology, the impact of environmental issues and concern about the quality of corporate governance.