Internal controls in business consist of people and processes that are in place that ensure the company operates within the laws and regulations, that financial statements are accurate and represent the business operations and that the objectives of the company are met.
These are more important than ever with the latest financial and economic crisis. Personal lives are also impacted of course and now more than ever we need to have our own internal controls.
One of these, abiding by laws and regulations is simple for most of us, recognizing that society needs some structure to work safely and efficiently.
Having good records of our financial situation is another internal control good for individuals as well as businesses. For example budgeting is a useful tool to not only track where the money goes but also to help make sound decisions.
Achieving our own goals and objectives also requires good internal controls. This is where discipline, belief, faith and purpose play a role in moving us forward. Being able to continue toward a goal, despite appearances to the contrary, is a hallmark of many successful ventures.
Just as a company has a system of checks and balances to monitor progress, an individual can also do the same. There are many types of quality systems out there that help to prioritize and monitor your progress.
Individuals, however also rely more heavily on emotion, which if used correctly can let us know if we are moving in the right direction. Learning to develop our intuition combined with a system to monitor our progress can be powerful in starting and sustaining you on your journey to success.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
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