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| Internal Controls How are you managing your business finances? Many business owners are discovering that their assets are not as well protected as they thought. This is especially true in small business environments where a single employee manages all the finances. Often there are no "checks and balances" to verify that transactions are accurate. When proper, consistent procedures are not in place, employees can learn to manipulate the accounting system to their benefit. Whether they take money from the company or their mistakes are undiscovered, the end result can greatly impact your company’s management discussions, financial reports, and tax filings. Unfortunately, once your financial records have been altered, discovering problems is extremely difficult. Most standard accounting practices are not designed to uncover internal problems such as embezzlement. Therefore, the best way to safeguard your company’s assets is to recognize and improve weaknesses in your internal procedures. The following business practices can help you minimize potential internal control problems:
These internal controls can help you reveal many discrepancies, as well as recognize the excellent efforts of your staff. I can help you develop and implement any of these important internal controls. Please call me if you have any questions. I will be happy to assist you any way I can.
The information presented in the Tax Newsletter is only of a general nature, may omit many details and special rules, is current only as of its published date, and accordingly, cannot be regarded as legal or tax advice. Please contact your tax advisor for more information on the subject and how it pertains to your specific situation. |
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