Application Controls
What are Application Controls?
Application Controls are controls built into business applications to ensure transactions are complete, accurate, authorized, and properly processed. These controls reduce processing errors and improve the reliability of business information.
- Validate business transactions.
- Ensure data accuracy.
- Prevent duplicate processing.
- Verify user authorization.
- Maintain complete audit trails.
Note
Application Controls operate within specific software applications such as ERP, banking, payroll, or accounting systems.
Summary
Application Controls ensure individual business applications process data correctly and securely.