Comprehensive Guide to Information Technology (IT) Audit
This course introduces students to information technology (IT) auditing. It covers management's role in controlling IT and addressing the major risks related to technology. Topics include information security, contingency planning, key IT risks, general and application controls, systems development controls, and assurance of information related to on-line, client-server, web-based, internet, and other computer systems. Students will learn approaches to evaluating and addressing IT risks throughout the organization from the perspective of assurance and advisory providers in addition to the view of every end user.
Sample Overall Learning Objectives:
1.Understand and identify key IT risks and how to mitigate those risks.
2.Understand and develop a control checklist and key audit steps related to technology risks.
3.Understand and apply the applicable professional standards, including those of The IIA’s GTAGs.
4.Understand the process for auditing general and application controls.
5.Identify risks in an e-business environment.
6.Understand how to adapt audit coverage to areas of emerging technologies.