Topic: Internal Controls summarizing your ideas about internal controls. Include the following:
? An introduction to internal controls, explaining in your own words the two primary goals of internal control
? A description of how the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has affected internal controls
? An explanation of why a company that announces deficiencies in its internal controls would probably experience a fall in the price of its stock
? A synopsis of what you consider to be the limitations of internal controls ? Cite specific examples.
? A conclusion that summarizes your main points
? A comparison of the internal control principles of (1) establishing responsibility, (2) using physical, mechanical, and electronic controls, (3) segregation of duties, and (4) independent internal verification.
