Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to establish the moderating effect of government regulations on the relationship between internal control system and fraud prevention in baking sector. Structured questionnaire was used as tool for data collection. The study was based on all banks registered and operating in Kenya and the questionnaires were meant for branch managers, operations mangers and cash managers in head offices of all banks. One hundred and seventeen questionnaires were distributed and officers from 33 banks out 39 banks returned fully filled questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed using Structural equation Model (SEM). The findings indicated that the government regulations have significant moderating effect of control environment and risk assessment. However, there was insignificant moderating effect on control activities, communication and monitoring of activities. The study suggested that further studies and analysis should be undertaken to establish those legislations and regulations that should be enhanced, abolished and also establish need of new laws to enhance the functions of internal control system.

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APA

N., N (2024). Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/moderating-effect-of-government-regulations-on-internal-control-system-and-fraud-prevention-a-case-banking-sector-in-kenya

MLA 8th

N., Nyakarimi "Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 03 Oct. 2024, https://track.afribary.com/works/moderating-effect-of-government-regulations-on-internal-control-system-and-fraud-prevention-a-case-banking-sector-in-kenya. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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N., Nyakarimi . "Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 03 Oct. 2024. Web. 24 Dec. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/moderating-effect-of-government-regulations-on-internal-control-system-and-fraud-prevention-a-case-banking-sector-in-kenya >.

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N., Nyakarimi . "Moderating Effect of Government Regulations on Internal Control System and Fraud Prevention. A Case Banking Sector in Kenya" Afribary (2024). Accessed December 24, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/moderating-effect-of-government-regulations-on-internal-control-system-and-fraud-prevention-a-case-banking-sector-in-kenya

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