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Click Image To Visit Site Wednesday, 15 July 2009 From the desk of Dr. Anne-Katrin Straesser Dear Reader, More and more countries are bringing regulations into force that require the documentation and assessment of a company’s internal control system. Often, there is a range of activities to be undertaken in order to comply with the new regulations, but it does not have to be difficult. And it can also bring the company loads of benefits and competitive edge if addressed correctly. However, there are a few things to be considered to avoid spending vast amounts of money that do not bring any return. Based on the experience of implementing, optimising and auditing several companies’ internal control systems, such as the US SOX, this book reveals the methods to a successful and cost effective implementation and maintenance of an internal control system. This book explains the methods Big4 firms use when implementing an internal control system and also the ways in which you can cut down on auditing and consulting fees and improve your entire organisation! “The 7 Secrets to Highly Profitable Internal Control Systems” gives you step-by-step information about how you can implement the whole system while using minimal resources. It shows you how you can utilise what is readily available in the company and how to leverage it in order to self-assess your internal control system. In a 5-step Proven Success Formula you learn exactly what you need to implement an Internal Control System from scratch, from focussing on the important issues over forming the optimum project team to writing a self-assessment report and communicate to external auditors: Step 1: Plan and Scope for Success Step 2: Analyse and Leverage Existing Control Environment Step 3: Remediate Step 4: Conduct Self-Assessment Step 5: Ensure Continuous Improvement The book contains loads of hands-on material, like checklists for all significant processes. It reveals best practices from several years experience in the work of internal control systems. It tells you what works and what doesn’t, where the big traps are and how to get around them and foremost… Read more…