Internal Audit Practice from A to Z

Internal Audit Practice from A to Z

Author: Patrick Onwura Nzechukwu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 1498742068

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Internal Audit Practice from A to Z addresses the practice of internal auditing using GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), GAGAS (Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)-IPPF, International Standards Organization (ISO), International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAI), International Standards on Auditing (ISA) as enunciated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), International Organization of Standardizations (ISO), International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), Government Accountability Office (GAO) & International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Unique in that it is primarily written to guide internal auditors in the process and procedures necessary to carry out professionally accepted internal audit functions, the book includes everything necessary to start, complete, and evaluate an internal audit practice, simplifying the task for even non-professionals. Internal Audit Practice from A to Z features A rich array of forms, figures, tables, and reports, making it a practical, hands-on book Provides comprehensive content that contains all the practical guidance necessary to start, complete, and evaluate an internal audit practice Details on how to ensure quality on internal audit function through peer review Current international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and other relevant standards for reference Checklists for all practice procedures as well as a checklist of the internal control of virtually all aspects of business function A blend of professional practice with theory. Internal Audit Practice from A to Z is comprehensively rich, global reference is a must for public, private, NGOs, institutions—every organization.


Internal Audit Practice from A to Z

Internal Audit Practice from A to Z

Author: Patrick Onwura Nzechukwu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13: 131535215X

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This book addresses the practice of internal auditing using GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), GAGAS (Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) as enunciated by the IIA. Unique in that it is primarily written to guide internal auditors in the process and procedures necessary to carry out professionally accepted internal audit functions, it includes everything necessary to start, complete and evaluate an internal audit practice, simplifying the task for even non-professionals.


Leading the Internal Audit Function

Leading the Internal Audit Function

Author: Lynn Fountain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1498730434

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While the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has provided standards and guidelines for the practice of internal audit through the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF), internal auditors and Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) continue to experience difficulties when attempting to balance the requirements of the IPPF with management expe


Data Analytics for Internal Auditors

Data Analytics for Internal Auditors

Author: Richard E. Cascarino

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-03-16

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1498737153

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There are many webinars and training courses on Data Analytics for Internal Auditors, but no handbook written from the practitioner’s viewpoint covering not only the need and the theory, but a practical hands-on approach to conducting Data Analytics. The spread of IT systems makes it necessary that auditors as well as management have the ability to examine high volumes of data and transactions to determine patterns and trends. The increasing need to continuously monitor and audit IT systems has created an imperative for the effective use of appropriate data mining tools. This book takes an auditor from a zero base to an ability to professionally analyze corporate data seeking anomalies.


Ethics and the Internal Auditor's Political Dilemma

Ethics and the Internal Auditor's Political Dilemma

Author: Lynn Fountain

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-12-12

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1498767826

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This book helps auditors understand the reality of performing the internal audit role and the importance of properly managing ethical standards. It provides many examples of ethical conflicts and proposes alternative actions for the internal auditor. Internal auditors are well-schooled on the IIA Standards, but the reality is that the pressure placed on internal auditors related to execution of work and upholding ethical standards can be very difficult. Regardless of best practice or theory, auditors must be personally prepared to manage through issues they run across.


Internal Control in Organizations

Internal Control in Organizations

Author: Ibrahim H. Hussney

Publisher: Ibrahim H. Hussney

Published:

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13:

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Internal control in organizations is an integrated set of activities, plans, and policies, or it is an effort made by individuals in organizations, business establishments, or companies, all of which aim in total to provide a reasonable level of assurance toward achieving the objectives of those organizations or institutions, or companies. Internal control is the responsibility of everyone who works in the relevant entity and one of the best credible and effective programs that can be applied is what is called the integrated framework for internal control in organizations, which is adopted by the Organizations Sponsoring Committee for this framework, called Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The types of internal control procedures in organizations are based on two rules. The first rule refers to so-called preventive control procedures, which are procedures related to determining the levels of decision-making authority, separating the organization’s competencies, and drawing up the policies and procedures used to conduct business in the organization. Among the preventive control measures is keeping the password, and the database of the organization and working to change it routinely to maintain and update the contents of the database. ​​​​​​​The second rule is the revealing control procedures, as its function is to manage the levels of decision-making authority, settlement work within the organization, identify reports related to abuses, and periodic review and examination. The importance of internal control systems in organizations lies in the practical completion of functions and tasks, avoiding surprises, preserving the rights of shareholders, developing the general quality of activity, and verifying the suitability of this activity, as the shareholders always expect the organization to have good and effective control. The hierarchy of thinking styles most suitable for managing control systems begins with resorting to the so-called reductionist thinking style through which the presented case is fragmented. Then the critical thinking style is approached, to understand and analyze this presented case. Then, in the end, comes the logical thinking method is used, to provide solutions or alternatives to remedy the matter.


University Auditing in the Digital Era

University Auditing in the Digital Era

Author: Sezer Bozkus Kahyaoglu

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-04-05

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1000563006

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This book explores how digital transformation is reshaping the manner in which higher education sectors emerge, work, and evolve and how auditors should respond to this challenging and risky digital audit universe in transforming the higher education system. It serves to help professionals to understand the reality of performing the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) role in today’s evolving business economy, specifically in the higher education sector. It compares and contrasts the stated IIA standards with the challenges and realities auditors may face and provides alternative scenarios to gaining a "seat at the table." This book also provides insight into critical lessons learned when executing the CAE role relevant for digitally transforming universities. The main purpose of this study is to rethink the audit culture in the digital era and reveal the key characteristics that are open for improvement so that digitally transforming universities can be audited according to the higher education standards with a digitally supported value-added audit approach. Based on this approach, the audit culture is reassessed considering the digital university conceptual framework and business model. There are two main points to consider for the digital university work environment: traceability and auditability. In this respect, policy recommendations are made for best practices to achieve value-added digital audits in transforming universities. The book has been written from both the reality and academic perspectives of two experienced authors. Sezer is a past CAE, CEO, and long-term senior internal auditor who has worked in the internal audit role for various listed companies, financial institutions, and government entities. Erman has extensive information technology and university accreditation knowledge in the global higher education sector. This brings a blend of value-added approaches to the readers and speaks to issues about understanding and dealing with audit culture and business evolution in digitally transforming organizations along with the requirements for upholding IIA standards. Geared toward the experienced or new CAE, University Auditing in the Digital Era: Challenges and Lessons for Higher Education Professionals and CAEs can be a tool for all auditors to understand some of the challenges, issues, and potential alternative solutions when executing the role of university auditing. In addition, it can be a valuable reference for university administrators and CIOs, as well as academics and all stakeholders related to the higher education sector.


Security and Auditing of Smart Devices

Security and Auditing of Smart Devices

Author: Sajay Rai

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-11-17

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1315352389

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Most organizations have been caught off-guard with the proliferation of smart devices. The IT organization was comfortable supporting the Blackberry due to its ease of implementation and maintenance. But the use of Android and iOS smart devices have created a maintenance nightmare not only for the IT organization but for the IT auditors as well. This book will serve as a guide to IT and Audit professionals on how to manage, secure and audit smart device. It provides guidance on the handling of corporate devices and the Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) smart devices.


Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency

Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency

Author: Ann Butera

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-27

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 104005403X

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Risk-based operational audits and performance audits require a broad array of competencies. This book provides auditors and risk professionals with the understanding required to improve results during risk-based audits.Mastering the Five Tiers of Audit Competency: The Essence of Effective Auditing is an anthology of powerful risk-based auditing pra


Practitioner's Guide to Business Impact Analysis

Practitioner's Guide to Business Impact Analysis

Author: Priti Sikdar

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1351741446

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This book illustrates the importance of business impact analysis, which covers risk assessment, and moves towards better understanding of the business environment, industry specific compliance, legal and regulatory landscape and the need for business continuity. The book provides charts, checklists and flow diagrams that give the roadmap to collect, collate and analyze data, and give enterprise management the entire mapping for controls that comprehensively covers all compliance that the enterprise is subject to have. The book helps professionals build a control framework tailored for an enterprise that covers best practices and relevant standards applicable to the enterprise. Presents a practical approach to assessing security, performance and business continuity needs of the enterprise Helps readers understand common objectives for audit, compliance, internal/external audit and assurance. Demonstrates how to build a customized controls framework that fulfills common audit criteria, business resilience needs and internal monitoring for effectiveness of controls Presents an Integrated Audit approach to fulfill all compliance requirements