Week 4 assignment – case study on audit and internal control

 

In the United States of America, the management and auditors of  public held companies must evaluate their internal controls annually.  The purpose of the evaluation is to look for any control deficiencies.  Doing so will help avoid any penalties such as the $10.5 million that  the SEC imposed on Citigroup Inc. as a result of its internal controls  failures. See the article from SEC.gov, Citigroup to Pay More Than $10 Million for Books and Records Violations and Inadequate Controls.

You are an external auditor hired by Citigroup to perform an audit. You will be reporting to Citigroup’s audit committee. 

Instructions

Write a 2–3 page report for the audit committee in which you: 

  1. Critique Citigroup’s internal controls and the purpose they serve.  
  2. Distinguish between operation and design control deficiency. 
  3. Determine the reasons that led Citigroup Inc. to pay $10.5 million in penalties. 
  4. Recommend techniques that will overcome the weaknesses of Citigroup’s internal controls; justify the recommendation.  
  5. Use three sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are  credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your  source page at least one time within your assignment. For help with  research, writing, and citation, access the library, or review library guides.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For  assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing  Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your  professor for any additional instructions.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

  • Evaluate internal control as an indicator of effectiveness and accuracy of financial statements. 
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