New Issue of China Briefing: Internal Control and Audit

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Mar. 1 – The new issue of China Briefing Magazine, titled Internal Control and Audit, is out now and immediately available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore.

As more companies prioritize China operations as part of their future growth strategy, less than effective internal control systems in China are no longer an option. For those small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) that dismiss internal control systems reviews and audits as a burden of the giants, specialists warn that this is not the case.

As such, this issue of China Briefing is devoted to understanding effective internal control systems in the Chinese context and the role of audits in detecting and preventing fraud.

In this issue:

  • Internal Control and Audit in the Chinese Business Context
  • China’s Internal Control and Audit Regulatory Framework
  • Operational Audits: Lessons for Internal Control
  • Internal Control for Fraud Prevention: A Checklist

Internal Control and Audit is out now and immediately available as a complimentary PDF download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore.

Dezan Shira & Associates is a boutique professional services firm providing foreign direct investment business advisory, tax, accounting, payroll and due diligence services for multinational clients in China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam. For further information on steps to take regarding internal control and audits in China, please email china@dezshira.com, visit our web site at www.dezshira.com, or download our brochure here.

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