Short Discussions Internal controls are the life boat for a firm. When preperly done, internal controls provide the necessary safety blanket around the firm's operations. Firms like Internal Auditing Association (WM) and Information Systems Audit and Control Assocation (W) are excellent resources. Using the rm that you work for (or if you are not working, use a firm that you used to work for or a firm that you are familar with), describe how rms like ISACA can help with internal controls. Be specic about the firm & the benets from these association. Now, perform a search on the Internet or via UMUC's online library to nd an article from 1AA or ISACA that supports your stance. Be sure to include the title of article as well as a link to it