Internal Control Definitions
the Text Presented Three Definitions of Internal

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Internal control definitions
The text presented three definitions of internal control: COSO, New York State Office of the State Comptroller and Lander. For each item listed below, put an "X" in the appropriate column(s) to indicate which definition(s) is/are referenced. $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { COSO } & \text { New York } & \text { Lander } & \text { None } \\\hline \text { Achieve objectives } & & & & \\\hline \text { Elimination of error } & & & & \\\hline \text { Generally accepted accounting principles } & & & & \\\hline \text { Reasonable assurance } & & & & \\\hline \text { Reliability } & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Byzantine Formality

A style characteristic of Byzantine art and architecture, marked by a strong sense of order, ceremonial nature, and the use of rich decoration and iconography.

Chivalric Etiquette

A code of conduct associated with medieval knighthood, emphasizing virtues such as bravery, courtesy, honor, and gallantry towards women.

French Gothic

An architectural style originating in 12th-century France, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, influencing the development of Gothic architecture in Europe.

Orvieto Cathedral

A large 14th-century Roman Catholic cathedral located in Orvieto, Italy, noted for its stunning facade and significance in medieval architecture.