alleryStart learning →Why can internal control not guarantee strategic goals?
AAuditors never test controls
BControls only apply to cash
CCompetition is outside the entity
DStaff hold no responsibility
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Competition is outside the entity
Competition and technological change are external to the enterprise, so controls can only give timely feedback on progress towards such goals.
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