Control environment

A) Provides reasonable assurance that business goals will be achieved
B) Used by management for guiding operations and ensuring compliance with requirements
C) Overall attitude of management and employees
D) Used to locate weaknesses and improve controls
E) Identify, analyze, and assess likeliness of vulnerabilities

Internal Control

Processes and procedures implemented by a firm to safeguard assets, ensure financial report accuracy, and promote operational efficiency.

Control Environment

The set of standards, processes, and structures that provide the basis for carrying out internal control across the organization.

Reasonable Assurance

An acceptable level of certainty or confidence in the accuracy of financial statements, provided by internal controls.