Beyond Coso

The authoritative, practical guide to internal control after COSO(Committee on Sponsoring Organizations of the TreadwayCommission) Beyond COSO unravels the complexities of the COSO Report whileproviding clear-cut guidelines on how to implement the variousinternal controls it mandates. Just as important, it builds on theCOSO framework to provide a more rigorous system that corporateexecutives and directors can use to transform the internal controlfunction into a valuable strategic tool for leveraging corporatestrengths and improving performance. The first practical guide to complying with COSO Report mandates,Beyond COSO: * Clearly explains the intricacies of the COSO Report * Describes proven techniques for complying with COSOrequirements * Provides a detailed account of the internal control oversightprocess * Offers expert recommendations on how to carry out internalcontrol responsibilities more efficiently * Supplies a wealth of ready-to-use internal controldocumentation Beyond COSO is an invaluable working resource for internal andexternal auditors, CFOs, members of audit committees, and corporatedirectors. www.wiley.com/accounting

Overview. Internal Control Conceptual Perspective. Historical Context. Business Ethics and Values. The COSO Framework. Beyond COSO: Other Frameworks. Internal Control: A Management Approach. Internal Control Oversight Process. Internal Control Oversight Issues. Internal Control Reporting. Appendices. Index.