Internal control programs are important because they help managers and accountants organize and operate their businesses more effectively. Companies who fail to implement a control program often find themselves with a disorganized mess on their hands; often leading to financial troubles. For a control program to be developed effectively, administrators must design the plan of the organization which includes all of the methods and procedures preformed. This gives accounting controllers a better understanding of how …
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