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Accounting Fundamentals #1-org (Copy 1)

Manual controls are processes that do not use IT applications

Becoming less and less frequent

Due to integration of IT applications in most processes; and

Potential for human error inherent in the design of these controls

EXAMPLE:

  • A cheque over 100,000 RWF requires the signature of the CFO prior to processing.

As the name suggests, manual controls do not use IT applications

-These are becoming less and less frequent

-Manual controls have the potential for human error, as they are being performed completely by people

Qs: Can you think of another example of a manual control?

The Finance Mgr keeps all petty cash and cheques in a locked safe in his office.