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Tag Archives: risk assessment
Subrecipient Monitoring – A Deeper Dive into the Requirements under Uniform Guidance
As auditors we often see deficiencies in the area of subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring at the pass-through entity level. If your entity is subject to a Single Audit and acts as a pass-through entity of federal funds to subrecipients … read more
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Applying Risk Assessment to Government
The implementation of a risk assessment process is a critical component of an organization’s system of internal control. It allows managers and those charged with governance to take a proactive approach to understanding risks which could prevent the accomplishment of … read more
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Using the “Green Book” to Set a System of Internal Controls
The Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, also known as the “Green Book,” sets the standards for an effective internal control system for federal agencies. These control standards are widely adopted by state and local agencies as part of … read more
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Tagged 501c3, accounting, Arizona, audit, compliance, CPA, CPA firm, Federal, government, Green Book, internal audit, internal controls, IRS, nonprofit, NPO, risk assessment
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Red Flags: Don’t Miss the Warning Signs
According to a recent study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, over 40% of all fraud is detected by a tip, such as a whistle-blower. When fraud occurs, the first thing asked is, “How did we miss that?” Conducting … read more
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