Control Intelligence

AI Analysis Results

General Ledger & Journal EntriesFinancial Reporting & Close

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72
/ 100
Adequate
Overall Sub-Process Rating
AdequateControl exists and operates; minor enhancements possible.
2 controls evaluated4 strengths identified2 gaps identified
Executive Summary

The General Ledger & Journal Entries process demonstrates adequate controls overall, with most key controls designed and operating as intended. Certain areas require enhanced documentation or monitoring to close identified gaps, but no material weaknesses were noted during the assessment period.

Strengths
  • Manual journal entries are independently reviewed and approved... is consistently executed
  • Access to post journal entries is restricted and... is consistently executed
  • Key controls are documented in a centralized repository
  • System-enforced controls reduce reliance on manual procedures
Gaps
  • Evidence of review lacks timestamp and reviewer identity
  • Access recertification cadence does not meet policy requirements
Recommendations
  1. 1Automate exception detection and route alerts to control owners within 24 hours
  2. 2Strengthen documentation requirements to include evidence retention standards
  3. 3Implement a workflow tool that captures reviewer identity and timestamp for all approvals
Framework Mapping
COSO 2013
Principle P10Principle P11Principle P12
SOX 404
ICFR.GL.01ICFR.GL.02ICFR.ITGC.01
IIA Standards 2024
IV.10.1IV.10.2IV.9.2

Control-Level Breakdown (2)

FR-GL-01Needs ImprovementScore: 62/100
Manual journal entries are independently reviewed and approved before posting.
Key Finding

The control is partially implemented but operates inconsistently. Manual journal entries are independently reviewed and approved before posting. Gaps in execution or evidence retention reduce assurance over this area.

Recommendation

Redesign the control to address inconsistencies. Specifically: manual journal entries are independently reviewed and approved before posting. Assign a control owner and establish a testing cadence.

Framework Tags
COSO P10COSO P12ICFR.GL.01IIA IV.9.2IIA IV.10.1
FR-GL-02Needs ImprovementScore: 62/100
Access to post journal entries is restricted and periodically recertified.
Key Finding

The control is partially implemented but operates inconsistently. Access to post journal entries is restricted and periodically recertified. Gaps in execution or evidence retention reduce assurance over this area.

Recommendation

Redesign the control to address inconsistencies. Specifically: access to post journal entries is restricted and periodically recertified. Assign a control owner and establish a testing cadence.

Framework Tags
COSO P11ICFR.ITGC.01ICFR.GL.02IIA IV.10.2