Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing
It has become impossible for today's enterprises of any size and in any market sector to exist without computers to assist with their fundamental business operations. The modern auditor, therefore, requires significantly more knowledge of computers and computer auditing than did auditors of earlier years. In order for organizations to take full advantage of the opportunities that computers can offer, their systems must be controlled and dependable.Written for those who need to gain apractical working knowledge of the risks and control opportunities within an information processing (IP) environment, as well as the auditing of that environment,Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditingincludes a complementary student's version of the IDEA Data Analysis Software CD and is particularly useful for professionals andstudents within the fields of:IT securityIT auditInternal auditExternal auditManagement information systemsGeneral business managementEmphasizing the practical implementation of principles and techniques through the use of realistic case studies,Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditingfollows the approach used by the Information System Audit and Control Association's modelcurriculum and is an excellent study guide for those preparing for the CISA and CISM exams.This invaluable reference manual is filled with relevant information helpful to those accountable to management for the successful implementation and control of information systems and covers a wide range of topics, serving as an indispensable introductory reference to IT auditing.