A influência das variáveis contingenciais no controle interno em pequenas e médias empresas

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the influence of the contingency variables on the internal controls of the small and medium-sized companies that grew the most in terms of revenue in the 2012-2014 triennium. As a research strategy, a structured questionnaire was developed applying the variables contingencies and their influence on internal controls, reaching growth in its sectors of activity in the years 2012-2014, and separating into five forms of control (control environment, risk assessment, Control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activity). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression formulation. Being that the internal control function in organizations is evidenced as the company grows in results and consequently needs to be structured to have control in its operations, protecting its assets and equity. In this way, understanding and understanding the contingency variables in internal controls are determining factors for the management of these companies, as they guarantee their survival and growth. The research hypotheses were confirmed through the results of the regressions studied, which pointed out that the contingency variables influenced the internal control of the companies during the studied period.