Investigating weaknesses in the accounting systems

This report is submitted for assessment of competence in AAT Learning and Assessment Area ‘Internal control and accounting systems’.

Contents

1. Reference and purpose of report.

2. Executive summary of report findings.

3. General overview & background to the company.

4. Review of the systems already in use.

5. Details of any weakness in the current systems.

6. Recommendations to strengthen the current internal systems & controls.

7. Possible areas for fraud to occur in the current systems.

8. Recommendations to address any opportunities for fraud and strength the prevention and detection methods.

1. Reference and purpose of report.

1.1 Anil Gupta, the Finance Director (FD) of Inkwell Ltd has asked me to write this report to review Inkwell Ltd’s accounting systems and the effectiveness of its internal controls.

1.2 This report has been prepared to cover the assessment requirements of AAT Learning & Assessment Area ‘Internal Control and Accounting Systems’.

2. Executive Summary

3. General overview & background to the company.

3.1 Inkwell Ltd sells a large range of re-filled printer cartridges.