Category: Auditing

  • Human Resources Audit and Its Key Elements

    Table of Contents What Is an HR Audit? How Will an Organization Benefit from the HR Audit? The Code of Work for HR Audit Key Deliverables for HR Audit Works Cited What Is an HR Audit? Managing human resources (HR) is an essential part of any companys operations. Unless appropriate tools for communicating with staff…

  • Auditing: Sarbanes Oxley Act

    Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Auditors The Requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act Conclusion References Introduction Auditing is an important process that is followed to guarantee that financial statements prepared by any company are accurate, and internal controls have been applied effectively. Therefore, auditors are third parties that need to be impartial to…

  • What Should Expect Auditors to Do Within the Examination?

    Audits serve as the basis for a financial and economic activity analysis which allows identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a business. Furthermore, the work of auditors allows making informed decisions and preventing administrative penalties. An audit can be compared to a medical examination or technical diagnostics of a car. According to Mactavish et al.…

  • The Issue of Limiting Auditors Liability

    Executive Summary The liability of auditors has been a subject of debate in the recent past. The company law, international auditing Standards and the International Financial Reporting Standards stipulate the need for auditors work in the financial reports of companies. In addition, these bodies plus the statutory legislations of different countries indicate the level at…

  • Program Audit and Evaluation: A Theory

    Table of Contents Abstract Research Methods Strengths and Weaknesses The Evolution of Program Evaluation and Audit Implications Conclusions References Abstract The human society has always tried to find ways to control its activities and be sure about the proper ways in which resources are used. The most adequate ways that have been found to this…

  • Business and Cultural Audit of Germany

    Country History The name Germany was first used by Julius Ceaser to refer to the area east of the Rhine as a way of differentiating it from regions like Gaul which he had already conquered. The industrial revolution modernized the countrys economy and led to the emergence of a socialist economy and the growth of…

  • Almond Limiteds Audit Planning Phase

    A preliminary assessment as a part of the planning phase of Almond Limiteds audit has been completed. In the given memo, key account balances that are suspected of an increase in audit risk are identified, as well as factors that increase audit risk associated with these account balances. The key assertions at risk of material…

  • Ethical Standards in Wal-Mart Companys Auditing

    Ethics Audit: Key Stages of the Process Institutionalizing ethical standards in an organization setting is an essential step toward creating the environment in which a company can not only operate but also thrive. Ethical principles are required to build a competent communication strategy, make decisions at the corporate level, and foster responsibility and loyalty in…

  • Auditing and Metrics in Process Safety Management

    Table of Contents Characteristics of effective metrics Benefits of using metrics in Process Safety Management Components of the auditing process Difference between audits and metrics References Characteristics of effective metrics Effective metrics have four key characteristics. They are (De Waal, 2013): Easily measurable and calibrated. A good metric should be easy to measure and give…

  • Under Armour Companys Strategic Audit

    Table of Contents Current Performance and Mission EFAS (Opportunities and Threats) IFAS (Strengths and Weaknesses) Porters Five Forces Key Strategic Factors (SFAS) Strategic Alternatives References Current Performance and Mission Under Armour is one of the leading brands in the sports clothing industry, which specializes in the invention and distribution of athletic apparel, footwear, and various…