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Accounting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Control Environment | Foundation for all other components of internal control, providing discipline, process and structure as established by the board and senior management. |
| Risk Assessment | A dynamic process which management must consider possible changes in the external environment and within the business that may be obstacles to its objectives |
| Control Activities | Established to help insure that management's directives to mitigate risks get carried out. Control activities are preformed at all levels and at various stages within the business process over technology |
| Information and Communication | Communication must occur internally and externally to provide information needed to carry out day-to-day internal control activities. All personnel must understand their responsibilities. |
| Monitoring Activities | Evaluations ascertain whether each component of internal control is present and functioning. Deficiencies are communicated in a timely manner, with serious matters reported to senior management and the board. |