Controlling is a function of management that really brings the whole company together. Controlling is defined as any mechanical (or others) system used to keep one or more variable parameters constant, or within specified bounds (Wikipedia, 2008)... The process of controlling is very important aspect of Wal-Mart’s goal of maintaining ethical accounting practices. The most important part of the control mechanism is Wal-Mart accounting and the way it’s practiced everyday at the store level and also at the corporate level. It is set forth that documents in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, or court orders and in compliance with all internal retention policies and directives, as well as all complaints received regarding accounting, internal audits controls or auditing matters shall be controlled(Wal-Mart Audit Committee, 2007). Just as important, all employees, officers, directors, etc are instructed not to withhold or suppress any information relevant to financial......
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