GENERAL CONTROLS Definition

GENERAL CONTROLS, in accounting, are the policies and procedures to assure proper operation of computer systems, including controls over network operations, software acquisition and maintenance, and access security.

Learn new Accounting Terms

DISCRETIONARY FIXED COST normally has a budgetary life of under one year, i.e. the cost arises from annual budgetary decisions by management in specific fixed cost areas, e.g. R&D or Marketing.

UNDISTRIBUTED EARNINGS see RETAINED EARNINGS.

Suggest a Term