Internal Control System

Audit Programme
The Audit Programme is a document outlining individual audit tests to be performed as per the audit plan to ensure that the accounting system operates efficiently and effectively.
Audit Risk
Audit risk refers to the risk that auditors fail to qualify their audit report when the financial statements are materially misleading, i.e., do not provide a true and fair view. Audit risk is comprised of three components: inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk.
Compliance
Compliance in accounting and corporate governance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and internal controls that govern an entity's operations, ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met.
Control Risk
Control risk, also known as internal control risk, refers to the possibility that misstatements in a company's financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by the internal control system. It is an essential component of audit risk and requires an in-depth assessment during the auditing process.
Creditors' Ledger Control Account (Purchases Ledger Control Account)
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Debtors' Ledger
The Debtors' Ledger, also known as the Sales Ledger or Sold Ledger, is a memorandum ledger account where individual debtors' accounts are recorded. It is an essential component in the internal control system used to monitor sales, payments, discounts, and returns.
Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ)
An Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) is a structured document used by auditors to evaluate the effectiveness of an organization's internal control system. By answering tailored questions, auditors can identify strengths and weaknesses within different operational cycles.
Internal Control System
A comprehensive system of controls designed to facilitate orderly and efficient business operations, ensure adherence to management policies, safeguard assets, and maintain accurate and complete records.

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