Preparing for exams, I have noticed that such enormous amount of new information is not able to be retained in my mind (!) How to improve the memory? The answer of this question is given by mnemonics. Many of teachers at Opentuition, BPP & LSBF use this technique in their lectures to improve the memorizing of their students.
I have collected some useful mnemonics for ACCA P1 Governance, ethics and risks. Hope it facilitates you to remember the relevant. :)
Organisational Controls
• Control over the organisation structure including managers having specific responsibilities and delegations tasks.
Authorisation
• Controls to ensure that transactions do not proceed until an appropriate individual has given approval.
Physical
• Protection of assets against theft, unauthorised access or use.
Supervision
• Oversight of work of other individuals to ensure tasks are carried out correctly.
Personnel
• Controls in place to ensure the suitable people are employed.
Arithmetic Accounting
• Checking accounting transactions for accuracy, includes use of accounts and reconciliations (e.g. bank reconciliation).
Segregation/rotation
• Different people for each transaction to – Authorise, Record, Maintain physical custody of any assets (i.e. petty cash), pay for it.
Management Controls
• Control actions taken by management depending on the contents of reports received. Managers should be involved in the day to day supervision of staff.
Internal control - objectives
SCARE
Safegard Assets
Comply with Laws&Regulation
Accurate Financial Information
Reduce Fraud
Efficient Business
Corporate governance - concepts
HAIR DRIFT