2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juwita Natalia Samuna ◽  
Harijanto Sabijono ◽  
Stanley Kho Walandouw

Internal control system is a way or system that can prevent the occurrence of irregularities in the company. Internal control system of the inventory aims to protect the company's assets from theft. The research object is taken at the Manado Diesel Crown Store is one of the stores in Manado that runs the business by selling machines and spare parts. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of internal control system merchandise inventory at Diesel Manado.The method of analysis used in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis method. Based on the results of internal control inventory of merchandise inventory at Manado Diesel Crown Store, then in the control environment that occurs in the company, there is a double position between the sales and the warehouse. In the accounting system, the documents used are not serial number printed. In control procedures, authorization system is only on certain transactions.Keywords: internal control system, merchandise inventory


Author(s):  
Arini Amalia Rahma ◽  
Siti Mutmainah

<em>Internal control is a process carried out by the company to provide adequate guarantees for achieving control objectives. The objective of this Research is to find out the current internal control system that is applied at PT Pegadaian (Persero) Kaliwungu Branch Service in the process of granting credit. The next objective is to identify whether the components of internal control applied are according to COSO. The data used are qualitative data, primary data, and secondary data. The methods of collecting data are interview, observation, and questionnaire. For writing the Research uses descriptive and exposition methods. There are five components of internal control according to the Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO), they are Control Environment, Risk Assessment, Control Activities, Information and Communication, and Monitoring. The results of the discussion in the Research shows that the application of the internal control system for granting credit at PT Pegadaian (Persero) Kaliwungu Branch Service is in accordance with COSO internal control component, but the Control Environment and Control Activities has not been fully implemented.</em>


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 541
Author(s):  
Magfirah Rahman ◽  
Grace B. Nangoi ◽  
Stanley Kho Walandouw

Government in carry out public services such as licensing service or other services not escape the chances of risks, such as fraud and maladministration, then to minimize this risks, it takes an integral system that can control the implementation of service. Government Internal Control System (GICS) implementation whole in the central government and local government. GICS has an important role in the implementation of services by government agencies. The purpose of research was to evaluate internal control on licensing service in the Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Office of North Sulawesi based of Government Regulation Number 60 of 2008 regarding Government Internal Control System (GICS) consists of five components; control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication and monitoring activities. The type of research used qualitative descriptive method. Data were collected by observation, interviews and documentation. The results showed that component of control activities which is physical asset was not in accordance with Government Regulation Number 60 of 2008, this difference because the security of assets was not running well. For other components, such as control environment, risk assessment, information and communication and monitoring activities, evaluation results indicate it was in accordance with Government Regulation Number 60 of 2008.


Author(s):  
Cristina Vasile Dolghi ◽  
Elena Gheorghe Petreanu

Internal control delivers guarantee and trust for investors, clients, suppliers, but also for the entity’s employees and other interested parties. As a result, an effective internal control system has a significant impact on the credibility of a modern entity and its activities, which is ensured by the entity’s management, through an appropriate process of evaluating the effectiveness of internal control. On the basis of those exposed, we sustain the opinion shared by many experts in the field, that the primary role in evaluating the internal control system is attributed to internal audit, because in line with current development trends, it supports the entity in maintaining effective controls by evaluating efficiency and effectiveness. As well as by promoting biased business actions. In this connection, the authors approach the study of the basic aspects of the internal control evaluation process in the light of the identification of the method, establishing and interpreting the indicators used in the evaluation, as well as determining the criteria and practical tools for evaluation. As a method of evaluation of internal control the systematic method of authors is proposed, which involves the evaluation of each component of it. This approach permits internal auditors to make an integrated consideration of the effectiveness of internal control in the entity of the internal control system in the good functioning of the entity, which contributes to the fulfillment of its strategic objectives. In addition, the research carried out highlights the performance of the assessment tool – the corresponding questionnaire, which was developed to evaluate the control environment of the entity and applied in the activity of public interest entities in the Republic of Moldova. This study offers the possibility to recognize the deficiencies within the control environment established at the entity and offers the possibility to the management of the entity to improve its functioning mechanism.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 3693-3698

In internal control, one of the elements is the control environment, where in the control environment there is the term strong tone at the top. This term means that when a leader can lead well and become a role model for his subordinates, then it can strengthen internal control and prevent fraud. One of the causes of fraud is suspected is employee dissatisfaction with the company. Things that are sensitive to employees are payroll or compensation issues. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of internal control systems, leadership styles and compensation systems on fraud prevention. This research was conducted at Pulp and Papers Company; which is engaged in oil palm using quantitative methods and questionnaire data collection techniques. This research was given to 235 respondents. Data processing is performed using the SPSS program by using several types of tests. The results of this study indicate that the internal control system does not influence while the leadership style and compensation system can influence fraud prevention. On simultaneous test, we have result that of the three variables x influence fraud prevention.


2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Rubino ◽  
Filippo Vitolla ◽  
Antonello Garzoni

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how Information technology (IT) controls influence the control environment’s components and the internal control system. Design/methodology/approach This paper aims to highlight how IT controls enable to improve the control environment assessment and implementation. Findings The analysis indicates that the implementation of the IT controls (IT organizational controls, IT process controls and IT soft variables controls) provides some indications for managers and auditors, who must implement or assess internal control system. A joint use of the three dimensions of IT control contributes to a better assessment of the individual components of the control environment. IT controls help managers to develop the design of the organizational structure and to identify the key processes to achieve the internal control objectives and to mitigate firm’s risk. Practical implications The examination of three IT control dimensions allows managers to expand their knowledge about these types of controls and change the way they approach technology-based processes and associated risks. This improves the understanding of the key aspects connected to the control environment. The paper provides a list of the relevant activities that affect the three types of IT controls. This is useful for managers to begin to frame the specific controls inside the three dimensions of IT control. Originality/value This paper addresses an area of relevance to both practitioners and academics. This analysis focuses on accounting information systems themes and, through the examination of the IT controls, allows a better understanding of the hard and soft elements of the control environment.


Author(s):  
Negede Tesfay Tenbele

The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the internal control system in the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA). And, therefore, the specific objectives are to assess the effectiveness of elements of the internal control system in the CUEA, which are control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication activities and monitoring activities. The study used a descriptive research design, and a sample of 53 administrative staffs was selected using a stratified sampling technique. Data collected via questionnaire were analysed by employing a descriptive statistics that contains frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. The validity and reliability of the instruments were assured using the piloting and Cronbach Alpha technique. The study found that solely control the environment of the institution was effective to a great extent, but, the four elements of its internal control system were effective to a moderate extent. Therefore, the researcher concluded that the institution had an internal control system to a moderate extent proved by a mean of 3.4. This suggests that in spite of the institution designed its control environment to a great extent its policies and procedures weren’t enforced and monitored to a very great or great extent. Thus, the study recommended that the institution needs more effective implementation and monitoring of its policies and procedures and creating proper risk assessment to improve its internal control system. Keywords: Effective, financial, internal control system, managements.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Meyline Trisuksi Parera ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Novi Swandari Budiarso

The internal control system has an internal control structure that can control the internal control process including the control environment, accounting system, control procedures. This study aims to determine the internal control system, especially in cash disbursement activities at the Sangihe Regency Regional Secretariat which is based on the 5 (five) elements of the SPIP (government internal control system) including, control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication and monitoring. The type of data used is qualitative data by conducting observations and direct interviews at the Regional Secretariat Office of the Sangihe Regency to the head of the financial subsection who knows thoroughly about cash disbursements. The results of the research obtained on the internal control system related to cash disbursements at the Regional Secretariat of the Sangihe Regency are in accordance with the 5 (five) elements of the Government Internal Control System(SPIP).


2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Rubino ◽  
Filippo Vitolla ◽  
Antonello Garzoni

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze how an IT governance framework [Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)] influences the control environment and the internal control system. In particular, it aims to illustrate how the COBIT’s structure and processes impact on the seven categories of factors that compose the control environment. Design/methodology/approach This paper aims to highlight how an IT governance framework with its processes enables to improve the control environment assessment and implementation. Findings The analysis indicates that the implementation of the COBIT framework provides some indications for managers and auditors, which must implement or assess internal control system. Practical implications The adoption of the framework allows managers to focus effectively on integrating, aligning and linking processes. This improves the understanding of the key aspects connected to the control environment. In addition, the adoption of the framework allows overcoming some limitations regarding the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations framework. Originality/value This paper addresses an area of relevance to both practitioners and academics. This analysis focuses on Accounting Information Systems themes and, through the examination of an IT governance framework, suggests solutions and tools than can help managers and auditors to address the control environment assessment.


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