Article: Strengthening Internal Controls.

David P. Smith

Internal Controls Defined

* An integral component of an organization's management that provides reasonable assurance that the following objectives are being achieved:

- Effectiveness and efficiency of operations

- Reliability of financial reporting

- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

* Critical "checks and balances" against:

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