Chapter 7 - Fraud, internal control, and cash. The following will be discussed in this chapter: Discuss fraud and the principles of internal control, identify the basic concepts of an accounting information system, describe the nature and purpose of a subsidiary ledger, explain how companies use special journals in journalizing. | Preview of Chapter 7 Financial Accounting Ninth Edition Weygandt Kimmel Kieso Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: [1] Define fraud and internal control. [2] Identify the principles of internal control activities. [3] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash receipts. [4] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash disbursements. [5] Describe the operation of a petty cash fund. [6] Indicate the control features of a bank account. [7] Prepare a bank reconciliation. [8] Explain the reporting of cash. 7 Fraud, Internal Control, and Cash Dishonest act by an employee that results in personal benefit to the employee at a cost to the employer. Three factors that contribute to fraudulent activity. Illustration 7-1 Fraud Fraud and Internal Control LO 1 Applies to publicly traded . corporations. Required to maintain a system of internal control. Corporate executives and boards of directors must ensure that these controls are reliable and effective. Independent outside auditors must attest to the adequacy of the internal control system. SOX created the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The Sarbanes-Oxley Act Fraud and Internal Control LO 1 Methods and measures adopted to: Safeguard assets. Enhance the reliability of accounting records. Increase efficiency of operations. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Internal Control Fraud and Internal Control LO 1 Five Primary Components: A control environment. Risk assessment. Control activities. Information and communication. Monitoring. Internal Control Fraud and Internal Control LO 1 LO 1 Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: [1] Define fraud and internal control. [2] Identify the principles of internal control activities. [3] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash receipts. [4] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash disbursements. [5] Describe | Preview of Chapter 7 Financial Accounting Ninth Edition Weygandt Kimmel Kieso Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: [1] Define fraud and internal control. [2] Identify the principles of internal control activities. [3] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash receipts. [4] Explain the applications of internal control principles to cash disbursements. [5] Describe the operation of a petty cash fund. [6] Indicate the control features of a bank account. [7] Prepare a bank reconciliation. [8] Explain the reporting of cash. 7 Fraud, Internal Control, and Cash Dishonest act by an employee that results in personal benefit to the employee at a cost to the employer. Three factors that contribute to fraudulent activity. Illustration 7-1 Fraud Fraud and Internal Control LO 1 Applies to publicly traded . corporations. Required to maintain a system of internal control. Corporate executives and boards of directors must ensure that these .
