System controls and security measures
Free IMA CMA Part 1 (Financial Planning, Performance, and Analytics) lesson in Internal Controls. 19 min read, ~2,785 words.
Segregate authorization, custody, recording, and reconciliation; in IT split analyst, programmer, operator, librarian, DBA, security administrator, and end user, with no person holding two roles for one system. Three control points: input controls validate data entering, processing controls protect data being transformed, output controls verify results before distribution. System development...
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What this lesson covers
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- Example 1
- Example 2
- Common Mistakes
- Check Your Understanding
- Exam Shortcuts
Learning objectives
- 1E2
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