Download or read book Organizational Auditing and Assurance in the Digital Age written by Marques, Rui Pedro and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auditing is constantly and quickly changing due to the continuous evolution of information and communication technologies. As the auditing process is forced to adapt to these changes, issues have arisen that lead to a decrease in the auditing effectiveness and efficiency, leading to a greater dissatisfaction among users. More research is needed to provide effective management and mitigation of the risk associated to organizational transactions and to assign a more reliable and accurate character to the execution of business transactions and processes. Organizational Auditing and Assurance in the Digital Age is an essential reference source that discusses challenges, identifies opportunities, and presents solutions in relation to issues in auditing, information systems auditing, and assurance services and provides best practices for ensuring accountability, accuracy, and transparency. Featuring research on topics such as forensic auditing, financial services, and corporate governance, this book is ideally designed for internal and external auditors, assurance providers, managers, risk managers, academicians, professionals, and students.
Download or read book Relationship Between Internal and External Auditors written by Jack Irwin Grable and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Relationship Between External and Internal Auditors written by Cecilia Young and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this study was to survey the accounting and auditing literature concerning the relationship between the internal and independent auditors and how they can work together. Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 9 states that independent auditors must evaluate internal auditors on competence, objectivity, and performance of work, but only provides very general and ambiguous guidelines. Two studies were examined to further define the characteristics stated in SAS No. 9. Competence was found to be related to the internal auditors' experience, education, and supervision. Objectivity required independence of internal auditors, adequate scope of departmental audits, and a high reporting level within the organization. Performance of work was based on quantity and quality of supervision within the internal audit department and the support from top management. The secondary purpose was to develop guidelines for reliance on internal auditors by external auditors. Four areas were found where reliance can be expanded. These areas are: testing of internal controls, preparation of workpapers, EDP auditing, and audit follow-up. The testing of internal controls can include more direct assistance in compliance testing of the system. Internal auditors may prepare workpapers prior to the financial audit. Internal auditors may also assist with EDP auditing because of their familiarity with the system. Finally, the role of internal auditor may be expanded to include audit follow-up.
Download or read book Auditing an Integrated Approach written by Alvin A. Arens and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 823 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering coverage of the entire audit process, this text takes the reader through each audit cycle. It then shows how each step relates to the process as a whole. The book is completely oriented to non-complex computerized accounting systems rather than manual ones.
Download or read book The Role of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance in Europe written by European Confederation of Institutes of Internal Auditing (ECIIA) and published by Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2007-03-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a survey between all national Institutes of Internal Auditing in Europe this book shows a widespread picture of European Corporate Governance activities and Internal Audit: - Specific questions regarding the current involvement of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance aspects; - the State of the art of Internal Audit: position, scope and quality management; - Focal points for improving the role of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance in Europe. All insights of the book are concentrated on European companies and offer European solutions for Internal Auditing. They are empirically founded and written in a clear and direct way for practical use. This is the first work for the European profession of Internal Audit that formulates eight focal points for improving the role of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance in Europe. The book shows how Internal Audit can fundamentally strengthen good Corporate Governance.
Download or read book Internal Auditing written by Richard Cascarino and published by Juta and Company Ltd. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book & CD. This book is designed primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students intending to pursue a career in internal auditing, as well as those chartered accountants with a specialist interest in governance and control issues. This book covers the basic concepts, philosophy and principles underlying the practice of internal auditing -- the relationships between the internal auditor, management and the external auditor. In addition, the student will gain a knowledge and understanding of the nature of an organisation. Risk management and the role of internal auditing in managing organisational risks in the context of current developments in corporate governance in both the public and private sectors are dealt with. The book is now prescribed for those studying for the Certified Internal Auditor professional qualification since it addresses the syllabus requirements of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Competency Framework for Internal Auditors. This book represents a practical integrated approach to the Institute of Internal Auditors' recommended internal audit approach, and may be implemented within an internal audit department in a cost-effective manner. Accordingly, the text may be useful as a reference manual for internal audits in practice.
Download or read book The Basics of IT Audit written by Stephen D. Gantz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basics of IT Audit: Purposes, Processes, and Practical Information provides you with a thorough, yet concise overview of IT auditing. Packed with specific examples, this book gives insight into the auditing process and explains regulations and standards such as the ISO-27000, series program, CoBIT, ITIL, Sarbanes-Oxley, and HIPPA. IT auditing occurs in some form in virtually every organization, private or public, large or small. The large number and wide variety of laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards that call for IT auditing make it hard for organizations to consistently and effectively prepare for, conduct, and respond to the results of audits, or to comply with audit requirements. This guide provides you with all the necessary information if you're preparing for an IT audit, participating in an IT audit or responding to an IT audit. - Provides a concise treatment of IT auditing, allowing you to prepare for, participate in, and respond to the results - Discusses the pros and cons of doing internal and external IT audits, including the benefits and potential drawbacks of each - Covers the basics of complex regulations and standards, such as Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC (public companies), HIPAA, and FFIEC - Includes most methods and frameworks, including GAAS, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO (27000), and FISCAM
Download or read book Relation Between Internal Auditors and External Auditors written by Cynthia Merhej and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: External auditors are auditors ensuring that the financial statements are free from material misstatements. However internal auditors focus on the company itself; where they are employees in most of the cases. Based on extensive literature review, we extracted the cornerstone for a good relation between both internal and external auditors. Auditors should be independent, objective, competent, having professional skepticism to gain management confidence and third party confidence. Collaboration between auditors enhances information reliability and control efficiency. Furthermore, collaboration between auditors reduces the effect of agency theory and facilitates communication between the principal and the agent. This project elaborates the relation between internal and external auditors, in Lebanon. We defined the factors that contribute to build up a trust relation and successful cooperation between internal and external auditors as well as the prevalent conditions for collaboration. To answer the previous issues we asked fifty auditors to complete questionnaires related to their academic knowledge and their experimental awareness. Forty five auditors responded our needs. The quantitative approach used, allowed us to conclude that, in Lebanon, the relation between internal and external auditors is fair. External auditors rely on internal auditors' work. However, internal auditors do not rely on the work of external auditors yet they use those latter works to validate and ensure their results. We can conclude, as well, from our work that auditors' independence, objectivity, competence and professional experience encourage trust between both internal and external auditors. In plus, we can consider that trust is based on cooperation endorsed by management and audit committee, professional confidence, internal audit competence, and effective communication between auditors. To add, holding periodic meeting, scheduling audit work, providing access to internal auditors' working papers, discussing possible accounting and auditing techniques, and using similar techniques and methodologies strengthen coordination between internal and external auditors.
Download or read book International Professional Practices Framework IPPF written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brink s Modern Internal Auditing written by Robert R. Moeller and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-15 with total page 1186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's internal auditor is responsible for creating higher standards of professional conduct and for greater protection against inefficiency, misconduct, illegal activity, and fraud. Now completely revised and updated, Brink's Modern Internal Auditing, Seventh Edition is a comprehensive resource and reference book on the changing world of internal auditing, including new coverage of the role of the auditor and internal control. An invaluable resource for both the new and seasoned internal auditor, the Seventh Edition provides auditors with the body of knowledge needed in order to be effective.
Download or read book Coordinating Total Audit Coverage written by William L. Felix and published by Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation Institute. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pivotal Change in US Public Policy written by Murphy Smith and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accounting regulation is one aspect of the government's role in protecting the investing public's interest. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) was an effort by the U.S. Congress to remedy negative effects of earlier major accounting failures. Requirements of SOX highlight the critical role of internal control as a component of accurate and reliable financial reporting. This new emphasis on effective internal controls places internal auditors of public companies at center stage. Internal audit departments are asked to identify, evaluate, and test the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. This study examines the perceived role of the internal audit function in the external audit and financial reporting process. Results indicate that internal audit participation in the external audit process is perceived to be important by both internal and external auditors. Internal auditors are performing more work for the external auditors after the passage of SOX. Thus, implicitly, external auditors are placing greater reliance on the work of internal auditors.
Download or read book The Internal Auditor at Work written by K. H. Spencer Pickett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-02-10 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, accessible guide to the roles and responsibilities of today's internal auditor At a time when companies are seeking to reevaluate their practices and add value to their audit processes, The Internal Auditor at Work represents an invaluable, user-friendly, and up-to-date guidebook for the internal auditing professional to refine and rethink both day-to-day methods and the underlying significance of the job. Each chapter of this in-depth, functional analysis contains numerous resources to guide the reader toward greater understanding and performance. Discussion questions promote dialogue among auditing professionals on the various topics covered. Top ten considerations lists recap the important points of each chapter. And end-of-chapter exercises are especially valuable to new internal auditors in that they facilitate self-development and application of principles covered. Written in partnership with the Institute of Internal Auditors with special attention to its revised standards and guidelines, The Internal Auditor at Work includes chapters on: The audit context The strategic dimension Quality and audit competence The audit process The audit proposition And more In a business environment currently undergoing major reevaluation, The Internal Auditor at Work provides an invaluable tool for internal auditing professionals and all others with an interest in adding value to their organizational processes.
Download or read book Globalizing Human Resource Management written by Paul Sparrow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-07-31 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Establishing the agenda for global HR, this book looks through the eyes of HR professionals themselves. It gives a broad, coherent overview of the field of IHRM and a detailed, practical analysis of what is needed to be successful in this crucial area of modern management. A number of key questions are addressed: Does IHRM drive the business agenda more than domestic HRM? What is the impact of IHRM on organizational effectiveness? What are the keys to success in IHRM? Drawing upon current research conducted as part of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's Globalization Research Project the text includes data from surveys of HR professionals and company practice as well as longitudinal case studies.
Download or read book Coordinated Audits written by Morris Landy and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book External Audit Arrangements at Central Banks written by Mr.Atilla Arda and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper takes stock of external audit arrangements at central banks. Its focus is on the annual audit of central bank financial statements, as well as legal and institutional measures that support audit quality and independence. The paper outlines good practices in these areas and provides a summary of actual practices observed based on a review of audited financial statements and central bank legislation. While the audit frameworks for central banks differ depending on their legal and institutional circumstances, central banks’ external audits increasingly follow international standards. Most of them are audited by auditors with international affiliations and embrace modern governance structures that provide for audit oversight. However, the paper also notes that a sizeable number of central banks do not publish the audit results in a timely manner, which leaves room for improvement in transparency practices.
Download or read book An Understanding of the Differences Between Internal and External Auditors in Obtaining and Assessing Information about Internal Control Weaknesses written by Ian Burt and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critical role of the internal auditor is to design and monitor their organization's system of internal controls (COSO, 2004). In addition, they may be expected to objectively assess the quality of internal controls as professional auditors (Gray, 2004). External auditors have expressed concern that an internal auditor's strong identity with their organization will bias any internal control assessments he or she makes of that organization (Schneider, 1984). Even so, accounting regulators believe internal auditors' internal control assessments can be objective, and also maintain that having external auditors rely on these assessments should help to lower audit fees without jeopardizing audit quality (AICPA, 1990 - AS 5). Through two separate experiments, relying on social identity theory, social norms and the organizational silence literature in psychology, I examine whether the “employee” identity the internal auditor assumes as a member of the organization encourages other employees to share more information about internal control weaknesses with the internal auditor than the external auditor. In addition, I explore conditions under which the external auditor may be willing to rely on the internal auditor's internal control assessment even if the internal auditor's organizational identity is strong. Overall, this research will help external auditors, managers and regulators understand conditions under which the internal auditor can maintain their objectivity when performing an internal control assessment. Specifically, this research examines the potential importance of cueing internal auditors through the use of a strong code of ethics, such as the code of ethics enacted by the Institute of Internal Auditors, to the maintenance of the objectivity of all internal auditors. If the internal audit work is objective enough to be relied upon by the external auditor, the client can benefit from an audit of high quality while at the same time potentially lowering overall audit fees.
