Information and Communication
Does the entity have sufficient controls to ensure the timely
and proper notification of a material misstatement if and when
one occurs?
The financial reporting information not only should have
reliability, but should also be communicated in a timely
manner and accurately to managers and decision makers.
Therefore, in general, this aspect of controls deals with
effective communication and relay of information from the
financial reporting systems, and the controls that make those
activities effective. Some of the various ways in which
information and communication can be evaluated regarding the
risks associated with those activities include:
• Systems to support the identification, capture and exchange
of information in a form and time frame that enable
personnel to carry out their responsibilities
• Financial reporting information
• Internal control information
• Internal communication
• External communication