DESIGN AND VALIDATION OF A UNIVERSAL MODEL FOR FINANCIAL CONTROL PRACTICES IN CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Abstract

This study presents the development and testing of a universal model for financial control in corporations aimed at transforming financial conduct into a strategic and risk-oriented approach. The model encompasses tools for risk assessment, current and forecast controlling, self-controlling, and evaluating potential strategic financial risks. The research methodology employs a combination of general scientific and unique techniques, including analysis (including indexes), synthesis, generalization and detailing, inductive and deductive reasoning, selective observation, grouping, formalization, analogy, abstract-logical reasoning, monographic analysis, graphical analysis, comparative analysis, economic-statistical analysis, extrapolation, systemic thinking, and the Monte Carlo simulation method. The author has developed specialized software using MS Excel and EXCEL-VBA. The study encompasses the following key outcomes: exploring the essence of financial controlling, classifying types into standard and alternative categories based on the author's rationale, and developing and testing a universal model for financial controlling in corporations utilizing the Monte Carlo method. The application of this universal model enables strategic, forecast, and financial risk controlling, as well as self-controlling, within the financial management systems of corporations. It facilitates assessing strategic goal achievement while automating and rationalizing integrating current and strategic financial decisions. This study contributed based on findings a comprehensive and adaptable universal model for financial control in corporations, integrating strategic, forecast, and financial risk controlling, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhancing financial management systems.