Tools & Tales
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The Kingdom of Auditoria: A Tale of Risk and Resilience
Once upon a time in the vast Kingdom of Auditoria, Queen Controlina ruled wisely over a diverse realm filled with opportunities—and hidden threats. To keep her kingdom secure and prosperous, she entrusted her most trusted advisors, the Council of Risk, to protect the realm from the shadows of uncertainty. 🟡 Chapter I: The Watchers –…
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Agile Internal Auditing 101
Agile Internal Auditing is a modern approach to internal auditing that leverages the principles and practices of the Agile methodology, originally developed for software development. Key Concepts of Agile Auditing: Mindset: More than just a process, it’s about embracing a mindset focused on flexibility, collaboration, and rapid response to change. This means internal audit teams need…
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Agile Internal Auditing
Agile internal auditing is a methodology that adapts agile principles, typically used in software development, to the internal audit process. It emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of audits. By breaking down audit work into smaller, iterative cycles (sprints) and fostering close collaboration with stakeholders, agile auditing aims to deliver timely insights…
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Does FIFO typically produce the same results under both Periodic and Perpetual inventory systems?
Yes, it is accurate that FIFO (First-In, First-Out) typically produces the same results under both Periodic and Perpetual inventory systems. Here’s why: FIFO’s core assumption: FIFO assumes that the first goods purchased or produced are the first ones sold, meaning the oldest inventory costs are recognized first. Consistency across systems: This assumption holds true regardless of whether…
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T&Ts for Planning & Reflection: Episode 12 – Root Cause Analysis: Bowtie Analysis
🔍 Introduction to Bowtie Analysis Bowtie Analysis is a visual risk assessment and root cause tool that connects potential threats and their preventive controls to a central undesirable event, and then maps consequences and mitigation controls. Shaped like a bowtie, this technique helps in clearly communicating risk pathways and control strategies. It is especially useful…
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Example – FIFO Comparison with Multiple Sales: Periodic vs. Perpetual Inventory
🔰 Beginning Inventory (May 31): 100 units @ $10 = $1,000 📦 Purchases: Date Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost June 5 200 $11 $2,200 June 20 150 $12 $1,800 💵 Sales: Date Quantity Sold June 10 150 units June 25 200 units 📦 Physical Inventory on June 30: 100 units ➕ Total Available Before Sales:…
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Cash Flow Statement
The statement of cash flows is a financial statement that details changes in a company’s cash position over a given period. It tracks cash inflows and outflows from various activities, such as operations, investments, and financing. This statement is one of the three main financial statements, along with the balance sheet and income statement. While…
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Profit and Loss Statement (P&L)
A profit and loss statement, or income statement, summarizes a company’s revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific period. It shows whether the business made a profit or loss and is used by owners, investors, and lenders to gauge financial performance. Types of P&L Statements Cash Method: Records income/expenses when cash is received or paid.…
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What Is a Balance Sheet?
A balance sheet is a key financial statement that shows a company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time—usually the end of a fiscal period. It provides a snapshot of financial health and helps investors and creditors assess a company’s ability to meet obligations and grow sustainably. For instance, a high debt-to-equity…
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Chart of Accounts Overview
A chart of accounts (COA) is a structured list of all financial accounts a business uses, organized in the general ledger into categories like assets, liabilities, income, equity, and expenses. Each account is assigned a unique code or number for easy identification. General Ledger and the COA The general ledger is the central record of…