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The accounting scandals that have attracted attention in recent years have led to internal control becoming a more central part of business activity. Doubts about what firms actually do have increased, all caused by the attention of accounting scandals. To counter this, frameworks and laws evolved and gained a significant role in the organization and its surroundings. The aim of the present study is to find out how four companies in the Kristianstad region are working to ensure its internal control and how they work to minimize risk and reduce uncertainty. We have used a qualitative method and interviewed a person in a senior position in each company. In the theoretical frame of reference, we have used two models; the COSO-method and the components of it and the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance. Together, these two give us a good overall picture of internal control and corporate governance. The critical voices raised against the internal control and corporate governance are also represented, mainly by Michael Power. The results of this study are that companies ensure their internal control by maintaining good communication. Competence is a key word, and cooperation between a company's auditors is essential. Risks are minimized primarily by constantly monitoring and updating systems and processes.