An accounting information system collects and processes transaction data, disseminates financial information, and varies based on business characteristics. It helps management answer questions about financial performance and position. The accounting cycle includes recording transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing trial balances, adjusting entries, and financial statements. Accounting regulation and internal controls are key parts of the information system to maintain integrity and compliance. Elements of strong internal control include the control environment, risk assessment, control procedures, information/communication, and monitoring.
An accounting information system collects and processes transaction data, disseminates financial information, and varies based on business characteristics. It helps management answer questions about financial performance and position. The accounting cycle includes recording transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing trial balances, adjusting entries, and financial statements. Accounting regulation and internal controls are key parts of the information system to maintain integrity and compliance. Elements of strong internal control include the control environment, risk assessment, control procedures, information/communication, and monitoring.
An accounting information system collects and processes transaction data, disseminates financial information, and varies based on business characteristics. It helps management answer questions about financial performance and position. The accounting cycle includes recording transactions, posting to ledgers, preparing trial balances, adjusting entries, and financial statements. Accounting regulation and internal controls are key parts of the information system to maintain integrity and compliance. Elements of strong internal control include the control environment, risk assessment, control procedures, information/communication, and monitoring.
Collects and processes transaction data. Disseminates financial information to interested parties. Varies widely from business to business. ► Nature of business ► Type of transactions ► Size of business ► Volume of data to be handled ► Informational demands Accounting Information System
Helps management answer such questions as:
How much and what kind of debt is outstanding? Were our sales higher this period than last? What assets do we have? What were our cash inflows and outflows? Did we make a profit last period? Are any of our product lines or divisions operating at a loss? Can we safely increase our dividends to shareholders? Is our rate of return on net assets increasing? The Accounting Cycle Summarized
1. Enter the transactions of the period in appropriate journals.
2. Post from the journals to the ledger (or ledgers). 3. Prepare an unadjusted trial balance (trial balance). 4. Prepare adjusting journal entries and post to the ledger(s). 5. Prepare a trial balance after adjusting (adjusted trial balance). 6. Prepare the financial statements from the adjusted trial balance. 7. Prepare closing journal entries and post to the ledger(s). 8. Prepare a trial balance after closing (post-closing trial balance). 9. Prepare reversing entries (optional) and post to the ledger(s). Accounting as an Information System Accounting Regulation • Accounting regulation includes: • Accounting standard, auditing standard, code of ethics • Public accountant act, financial service authority regulations, RUU pelaporan keuangan • Its purpose is to maintain public confidence and trust in the financial reporting of companies. • The regulation should be implemented as part of the information system Internal control • Internal control is the part of accounting information system • Internal control is defined as the procedures and processes used by a company to: • Safeguard its assets. • Process information accurately. • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations. • Accounting regulation requires companies to maintain effective internal controls over the recording of transactions and the preparing of financial statements Objectives of Internal Control Elements of Internal Control (slide 2 of 2) Control Environment Risk Assessment • All businesses face risks such as changes in customer requirements, competitive threats, regulatory changes, and changes in economic factors. • Management should identify such risks, analyze their significance, assess their likelihood of occurring, and take any necessary actions to minimize them. Internal Control Procedures Monitoring • Monitoring the internal control system is used to locate weaknesses and improve controls. • Monitoring often includes observing employee behavior and the accounting system for indicators of control problems. Warning Signs of Internal Control Problems Warning Signs of Internal Control Problems Information and Communication • Information about the control environment, risk assessment, control procedures, and monitoring is used by management for guiding operations and ensuring compliance with reporting, legal, and regulatory requirements. • Management also used external information to assess events and conditions that impact decision making and external reporting. Limitations of Internal Control • Internal controls can provide only reasonable assurance for safeguarding assets, processing accurate information, and compliance with laws and regulations. This is due to the following factors: • The human element of controls • Cost-benefit considerations TATA KELOLA KORPORAT Organ Utama Korporat • Organ utama korporasi-korporasi di Indonesia terdiri dari • Rapat Umum Pemegang Saham (RUPS), • Dewan Komisaris, dan • Dewan Direksi. • Jumlah Komisaris Independen wajib paling kurang 30% (tiga puluh persen) dari jumlah seluruh anggota Dewan Komisaris [POJK 33/2014] Organ Pendukung Korporat • Pada umumnya organ pendukung implementasi GCG meliputi: komite- komite, baik di bawah pengawasan dan tanggung jawab Dewan Komisaris (seperti Komite Audit, Komite Nominasi dan Remunerasi serta Komite Pemantau Risiko, dan lain sebaginya) maupun Dewan Direksi (seperti Komite Human Capital, Komite Teknologi Informasi, Komite Kredit, Komite Produk, ALCO, dan lain sebagainya). • Lalu Corporate Secretary, dan unit kerja yang melaksanakan dan/atau mengoordinasikan pelaksanaan fungsi pengendalian internal (seperti kepatuhan/compliance), Manajemen Risiko, Audit Internal, dan Audit Eksternal. Komite Audit • POJK NOMOR 55 /POJK.04/2015 • Komite Audit paling sedikit terdiri dari 3 (tiga) orang anggota yang berasal dari Komisaris Independen dan Pihak dari luar Emiten atau Perusahaan Publik. • Komisaris Independen yang juga merangkap sebagai ketua Komite Audit. • Komite audit bertanggungjawab memonitor pengendalian internal perusahaan. Efektifitas Tata Kelola Perusahaan (Pengendalian Internal) Efektifitas Tata Kelola Perusahaan • Organ tata kelola perusahaan perlu dievaluasi • Efektifitas tata kelola perusahaan dalam • Mengendalikan perilaku oportunis manajemen • Mempengaruhi evaluasi kinerja manajemen • Mempengaruhi kinerja perusahaan • Mempengaruhi kemampuan perusahaan menghadapi tantangan eksternal (persaingan, kesulitan keuangan)
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