Thursday 28 May 2015

Transaction Integrity

What is transaction integrity?

Transaction integrity means that transaction recorded in the books of account or accounting software, is complete, accurate and properly authorized.

Why transaction integrity is important?

Transaction integrity is important because it is first step for the accurate reporting of financial results. If the transaction is not complete, authorized and accurate, then financial results may not be considered reliable.

How transaction integrity is ensured in E-Commerce?

E-commerce is an automated system of transaction recording, however, transaction integrity is ensured by introducing different control over transaction processing and recording.

What types of control are place for transaction integrity in E-Commerce?

Transaction integrity controls for the E-Commerce included, input validation control, prevention of duplication controls, incomplete processing of transaction checks, and proper recording in accounting system controls, back up of transactions, approved transactions between parties.

What is Auditor responsibility for transaction integrity in E-Commerce?

Auditor primarily focuses on the reliability of system that collects and processes the transactions. Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of controls placed over automated transactions processing for ensuring the transaction integrity.