The Impact of Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance: The Case of Health Institutions in Upper West Region of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahabi Ibrahim ◽  
Gordon Diibuzie ◽  
Mohammed Abubakari
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
West Region ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The role and tasks of the internal audit and audit committee as bodies supporting effective corporate governance in insurance sector institutions in Poland

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Izabela Szczepankiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Financial Supervision ◽  
Insurance Sector ◽  
Internal Control System ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Effective Supervision

Faced with the risk of consecutive waves of financial crisis and economic recession, government committees, financial supervision authorities and financial institutions themselves – both in Poland and worldwide – have launched a number of measures to make the supervision of insurance sector institutions more effective, particularly in aspects related to efficient risk management and internal control. The article describes the impact of the amendment of laws and other regulations on the development of the present internal control systems in insurance sector institutions. It draws attention to the need for a new structure of the internal control system, and the role and purpose of the internal audit and the audit committee as the bodies supporting effective supervision in insurance undertakings and reinsurance undertakings.

The impact of corporate social responsibility and internal controls on stakeholders’ view of the firm and financial performance

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orhan Akisik ◽  
Graham Gal
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Internal Controls ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to empirically examine whether two major stakeholder groups – customers and employees – consider third party-reviewed corporate social responsibility (CSR) reports and assurance on the quality of internal controls as value determinant in their decisions, and how their decisions influence financial performance through the halo effect of these reports. Design/methodology/approach Using Compustat North America and Global Reporting Initiative data, the authors used first-order autoregressive models over the period from 2006 to 2012. Findings The results indicate that the impacts of customers and employees on financial performance are influenced by third party-reviewed CSR reports and effective internal control. Moreover, it is found that the third party-reviewed CSR reports and effective internal control enable the persistence of financial performance. Social implications The findings have implications for stakeholders in terms of third party-reviewed CSR reports and effective internal control. The findings are important due to the influence that these stakeholders (customers and employees) have on the financial performance of firms and the impact that CSR actions can have on society as a whole. Originality/value To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study that contributes to the literature by demonstrating that information about third party-reviewed CSR reports and internal control reviews may influence the perceptions of firms by two primary stakeholders – customers and employees.

scholarly journals The Impact of Cost Leadership Strategy and Financial Management Control Systems on Organizational Performance in Pakistan’s Services Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Ahmed Imran Hunjra ◽  
Farida Faisal ◽  
Faiza Gulshion
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Management Control ◽  
Management Control Systems ◽  
Cost Leadership ◽  
Services Sector ◽  
Leadership Strategy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cost Leadership Strategy

This study gauges the impact of cost leadership strategy and financial management controls on financial performance of firms in Pakistan’s services sector. Drawing on a sample of banking, insurance and investment firms listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange, we find that cost leadership strategy and financial management control systems have a significant and positive impact on financial performance. This implies that both factors should be aligned in the long term.

scholarly journals Effects of Internal Control Systems on Financial Performance of Sugarcane outgrowercompanies inKenya

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 62-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mwakimasinde Mary ◽  
◽  
Odhiambo Albert ◽  
Prof John Byaruhanga
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Internal Control

scholarly journals Assessment of Government Internal Control Systems on Financial Reporting Quality in Ghana: A Case Study of Ghana Revenue Authority

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Wonder Agbenyo ◽  
Yuansheng Jiang ◽  
Prince Komla Cobblah
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Quality Reporting ◽  
The Impact

Internal control systems cannot be underestimated as it serves as the lifeblood of most institutions in terms of its imperative roles that it plays in both tangible and intangible assets of an organization. Internal control actions on quality financial report state positive goals more especially when all parties involved adhere to their duties; thus, making the quality of financial reporting comparable, understandable, relevant, and reliable. In this regard, this study investigated the impact of government internal control systems on financial reporting quality in Ghana using Ghana Revenue Authority as the case study. Specifically, the study examined the nature and quality of financial reporting and the impact of government internal control systems on financial reporting quality. Both quota and simple random sampling techniques were used to select fifty (50) persons as the sample size of the study. Questionnaires were used to obtain data. The correlation matrix was used to examine the relationship between government internal control systems and financial reporting quality. The study finds out that contrary to apriori expectation sign monitoring as an element of internal control system has a negative impact on the financial quality reporting but was however statistically significant. The study also revealed that with a unit increase in the collection performance, the financial reporting quality of GRA will improve. The study recommended that the government should ensure that the internal control systems are well monitored and regulated. 

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMANFAATAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERN TERHADAP KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Herman Darwis ◽  
Meliana Meliana
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris pengaruh pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan sistem pengendalian intern terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Manfaat yang dapat di peroleh bagi pemerintah daerah agar lebih menyadari pentingnya laporan keuangan sebagai alat untuk mengawasi dan menilai kinerja keuangan secara lebih baik. Bagi masyarakat, hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu mendeteksi tingkat transpransi dan akuntabilitas pengelolaan keuangan dan mendorong agar lebih berpartisipasi dalam mengawasi serta mendorong peningkatan kinerja keuangan daerah. Hasil Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat bermanfaat sebagai referensi untuk menambah pengetahuan mengenai pengaruh pemanfaatan teknologi informasi dan sistem pengendalian intern terhadap kualitas laporan keuangan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, berupa hubungan sebab akibat (asosiatif). Penelitian asosiatif merupakan salah satu bagian penelitian ex–post facto karena peneliti tidak memanipulasi keadaan variabel yang ada. Penelitian ini rencananya akan memakan waktu selama 6 bulan dan menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner yang disebarkan kepada responden. Populasi dari penelitian ini adalah para pegawai yang ada di bagian keuangan pada setiap OPD kota Ternate. Tehnik sampling yang digunakan adalah proporsional random sampling. Tehnik analisa data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda.Kata Kunci: Pemanfaatan Teknologi Informasi, Sistem Pengendalian Intern, Kualitas Laporan keuanganThis study aims to provide empirical evidence of the influence of the use of information technology and internal control systems on the quality of financial statements. The benefits can be obtained for local governments to be more aware of the importance of financial reports as a tool to better monitor and assess financial performance. For the community, the results of this study are expected to help detect the level of transparency and accountability in financial management and encourage more participation in monitoring and encouraging improvements in regional financial performance. The results of this study are expected to be useful as a reference to increase knowledge about the influence of the use of information technology and internal control systems on the quality of financial statements. This research uses quantitative research methods, in the form of causal (associative) relationships. Associative research is one part of ex-post facto research because researchers do not manipulate the state of existing variables. This research is planned to take 6 months and use data collection techniques with a questionnaire distributed to respondents. The population of this study is the employees who are in the financial section in each OPD Ternate city. The sampling technique used is proportional random sampling. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis.Keywords: Utilization of Information Technology, Internal Control Systems, Quality of Financial Statement

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