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                           Components of internal control





                                                    Components of
                                                    internal control






                     Control                           Information
                                                                                          Monitoring
                   environment                           system




                                       Entity’s risk
                                                                        Control
                                      assessment                        activities
                                         process



               3.1 Control environment

                             The control environment includes the governance and management
                             functions and the attitudes, awareness and actions of those charged
                             with governance and management concerning the entity’s internal
                             control and its importance in the entity.

               Elements of a strong control environment:

                    Communication and enforcement of integrity and ethical values

                    Commitment to competence


                    Participation by those charged with governance

                    Management’s philosophy and operating style

                    Organisational  structure

                    Assignment of authority and responsibility


                    Human resource policies and practices.





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