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The Guide to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), published by the Center for Audit Quality, outlines how public companies should design and implement internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, with authority stemming from federal regulations like the FCPA and SOX. Key stakeholders involved in ICFR include management, the Board of Directors, internal and external auditors, and financial staff, each with specific roles in maintaining effective controls. ICFR promotes good corporate governance by enhancing transparency, accountability, and investor confidence while reducing the risk of fraud through preventive measures and regular monitoring.

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Part 3 Internal Control

The Guide to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), published by the Center for Audit Quality, outlines how public companies should design and implement internal controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial statements, with authority stemming from federal regulations like the FCPA and SOX. Key stakeholders involved in ICFR include management, the Board of Directors, internal and external auditors, and financial staff, each with specific roles in maintaining effective controls. ICFR promotes good corporate governance by enhancing transparency, accountability, and investor confidence while reducing the risk of fraud through preventive measures and regular monitoring.

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ChristelMae Gidraga BSA-2

ACCTG 401 (3050)


March 20, 2025

1. Who published the Guide to Internal Control over Financial


Reporting? What does it do? Where does its authority come
from? Information and Communication: ICFR ensures that financial
The Guide to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) was reporting processes are well-documented and transparent, allowing
published by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ). The CAQ is an for clear communication within an organization.
autonomous public policy organization affiliated with the American Monitoring Activities: Regular audits, reconciliations, and internal
Institute of CPAs (AICPA), dedicated to enhancing investor reviews ensure that controls remain effective and detect deficiencies
confidence and public trust in capital markets. early.
4. Who are the different parties involved in implementing
The guide provides an overview of ICFR, explaining how public Internal Control over Financial Reporting in the
companies should design and implement internal controls to ensure organization? What are their roles and responsibilities?
the accuracy and reliability of financial statements. ICFR involves multiple key stakeholders, each with defined roles:

Its authority comes from federal regulations, particularly the Foreign  Management (CEO, CFO, Controllers) – Responsible for
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977, which requires public designing, implementing, and maintaining ICFR. They
companies to establish internal accounting controls, and the ensure that controls prevent misstatements and comply with
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002, which mandates that regulatory requirements.
management assess and report on the effectiveness of ICFR.  Board of Directors & Audit Committee – Provide oversight
and ensure that management addresses internal control
2. What financial information attributes will it help promote deficiencies.
and protect?  Internal Auditors – Conduct independent assessments of
The primary purpose of the ICFR guide is to reduce the risk of ICFR effectiveness, identifying gaps and recommending
material misstatements in financial statements, whether due to errors improvements.
or fraud. It ensures that financial reporting systems provide  External Auditors – Evaluate whether ICFR is operating
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded properly and effectively as part of the financial statement audit.
financial statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting  Employees & Financial Staff – Execute financial
Principles (GAAP). transactions following internal control policies, ensuring
compliance with ICFR procedures.
The guide helps promote and protect key financial information
attributes, including: 5. How can ICFR help promote good corporate governance?
How can it help eliminate the occurrence of fraud?
 Accuracy – Ensures that financial reports reflect the correct ICFR plays a crucial role in strengthening corporate governance
values. by:
 Completeness – Prevents missing transactions or
misstatements. Enhancing transparency – Ensures financial statements
 Reliability – Ensures that investors and regulators can trust accurately represent the company’s position.
financial reports. Increasing accountability – Holds management responsible for
 Timeliness – Facilitates prompt financial disclosures to financial accuracy and ethical practices.
stakeholders. Improving investor confidence – Reliable financial reporting
 Compliance – Ensures adherence to GAAP and regulatory builds trust with stakeholders and regulators.
standards ICFR helps reduce fraud by:
.
3. How do key ICFR concepts relate to each of the elements  Implementing preventive controls – Segregation of
in the COSO framework? duties and approval mechanisms prevent unauthorized
The COSO framework consists of five integrated components, all of financial activities.
which align with key ICFR principles:  Strengthening monitoring activities – Regular audits
and financial reconciliations detect irregularities early.
Control Environment: ICFR requires strong leadership and  Reducing management override risks – Enforcing
accountability, ensuring that management establishes ethical strict approval processes limits opportunities for
guidelines and financial oversight. fraudulent activity.
Risk Assessment: ICFR helps companies identify risks such as
financial misstatements or fraud, allowing them to implement By ensuring effective internal controls, organizations can protect
targeted controls. themselves from financial misstatements, regulatory penalties,
Control Activities: ICFR mandates specific procedures (e.g., and reputational damage
segregation of duties, transaction approvals) to prevent and detect
misstatements.

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