Today many companies recognize the desirability as well as the requirement to have an effective system of internal control. Yet, designing and implementing a cost-effective system of internal control ...

Internal controls represent safeguards that protect a company's business operations and financial information. Business owners are typically responsible for developing and implementing internal ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

In response to a wave of fraud in the 1970s and 1980s, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations, or COSO, in the U.S. commissioned a study to rethink the way companies look at internal controls. COSO ...

Internal fraud controls aren't fire-and-forget. Smart collaboration and ongoing improvement will help keep fraud in check. Here are the basics. There are several keys to effective prevention, but some ...

After several years of sluggish activity, the public markets are showing renewed momentum, from traditional initial public offerings (IPOs) to mergers with special purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) ...