Internal Control for Nonprofits and Private Companies

Today, private and nonprofit organizations are exploring how best to apply the theory and guidance of Sarbanes-Oxley to improve the value and reputation of their organizations.  And similar to Sarbanes-Oxley, non-Federal entities are subject to regulation requiring the exercise of  judgment to determine the most appropriate and cost effective internal control in a given environment or circumstances

EKS&H helps companies understand and govern risk within their organizations and build strong internal control foundations designed to achieve operational, financial and Federal program compliance objectives.  Our professionals have strong knowledge of Federal and industry regulations related to internal control, such as:

  • OMB Circulars, including A-102, A-110 and A-123, which—similar to Sarbanes-Oxley—require management to assess its internal control environment, evaluate its effectiveness and work to improve deficiencies.
  • Federal sentencing guidelines.
  • AICPA AT Section 501, Reporting on an Entity's Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
  • Various studies by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding government programs and policies, including Sarbanes-Oxley.

Clients who use EKS&H's Internal Controls Advisory Services enjoy many benefits, including:

  • Valuable insights into operations and opportunities for procedural efficiencies
  • Objective assessment of controls for managerial decision-making and controls rationalization
  • Clear documentation of controls to facilitate discussions with and compliance requirements of third-party regulators
  • A competitive advantage over organizations due to timely production of reliable financial and operational information,

EKS&H also can assist private and nonprofit organizations in: