Financial control: Evolution of the concept and modern challenges

Aim. To determine the directions of further research on the development of financial control in Russia. Objectives. To reveal the content of financial control, its essence and features, including from the point of view of historical aspects of its formation; to determine the stages of development of financial control; to analyze modern problems and challenges facing the system of financial control. Methods. The authors have studied specialized literature devoted to the topic under consideration. The research is based on the dialectical system approach, logical analysis, comparison, grouping, application of general scientific methods. Results. The article reveals the content of financial control, its essence, including from the point of view of historical aspects of its formation. The key stages of financial control development are characterized, the analysis of modern problems and challenges arising in this system is carried out. On this basis, the directions of further development of financial control in Russia are determined. Conclusions. The development of the financial control system at the corporate level is essential to ensure the efficiency of companies' activities. The need for monitoring and control is an integral part of a closed system of business activity. The ability of the company to timely respond to risks and predict potential changes, as well as the ability to promptly make management decisions can be attributed to one of the key aspects of effective entrepreneurial activity in modern economic conditions characterized by increased competition, growing pressure from sanctions, economic volatility, etc.