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The Essential Guide to Internal Audit and Controls

Kim Pham. AuditBoard, CA, May 3, 2023

Description

This article helps organizations understand and implement best practices for internal control (policies, procedures, and processes designed to minimize risks to an organization) and internal audits (the process that reviews the effectiveness of internal controls.) It takes a complex topic and explains clearly the purpose of audits, internal controls, and the risks presented by not having an adequate financial system in place.

Features

  • 5 main components of internal control systems
  • 3 limitations of internal control
  • Preventive and detective internal controls
  • How auditors test internal controls

Recommended Audience

church leaders, elders, boards, pastors

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

  • Protect your church by reading this article and learning the ins and outs of internal controls and audits and why they are important to you and your congregation.
  • Understand how to prepare for an internal audit and what to expect during the audit process.

About the Contributor

Contributor
JC Campbell

Dr. JC Campbell is the director of the Center’s Southwest office in Evansville, Ind. and serves 16 counties in the Southwest region of Indiana.  JC is an ordained American Baptist Minister and has an extensive background in non-profit organizations, fundraising, and higher education. JC truly believes in the value of education, professional development, and best practices to improve ministry and its impact. JC is most interested in congregational leadership, board development, and succession planning.

JC received two bachelor’s degrees from Georgetown College, where he was a Regents Scholar at Oxford University, a master’s from the University of Louisville, a PhD from Newburgh Seminary, and is working on a PhD from IU Bloomington. JC is a proud husband and father to three children, and one fur baby named Vincent.

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