Download or read book Auditor s Guide to Information Systems Auditing written by Richard E. Cascarino and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-06-15 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing "Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing is the most comprehensive book about auditing that I have ever seen. There is something in this book for everyone. New auditors will find this book to be their bible-reading it will enable them to learn what the role of auditors really is and will convey to them what they must know, understand, and look for when performing audits. For experiencedauditors, this book will serve as a reality check to determine whether they are examining the right issues and whether they are being sufficiently comprehensive in their focus. Richard Cascarino has done a superb job." —E. Eugene Schultz, PhD, CISSP, CISM Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, High Tower Software A step-by-step guide tosuccessful implementation and control of information systems More and more, auditors are being called upon to assess the risks and evaluate the controls over computer information systems in all types of organizations. However, many auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments. As networks and enterprise resource planning systems bring resources together, and as increasing privacy violations threaten more organization, information systems integrity becomes more important than ever. With a complimentary student'sversion of the IDEA Data Analysis Software CD, Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing empowers auditors to effectively gauge the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems controls.
Download or read book Auditing Information Systems written by Jack J. Champlain and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been asked to perform an information systems audit and don't know where to start? Examine a company's hardware, software, and data organization and processing methods to ensure quality control and security with this easy, practical guide to auditing computer systems--the tools necessary to implement an effective IS audit. In nontechnical language and following the format of an IS audit program, you'll gain insight into new types of security certifications (e.g., TruSecure, CAP SysTrust, CPA WebTrust) as well as the importance of physical security controls, adequate insurance, and digital surveillance systems. Order your copy today!
Download or read book Integrated Auditing of ERP Systems written by Yusufali F. Musaji and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-02-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maps out how to conduct an integrated ERP audit. Contains sample audit control guidelines, case studies, and audit plans to help the reader understand difficult concepts and get started with their own audit.
Download or read book IT Auditing Using a System Perspective written by Davis, Robert Elliot and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the power of computing continues to advance, companies have become increasingly dependent on technology to perform their operational requirements and to collect, process, and maintain vital data. This increasing reliance has caused information technology (IT) auditors to examine the adequacy of managerial control in information systems and related operations to assure necessary levels of effectiveness and efficiency in business processes. In order to perform a successful assessment of a business’s IT operations, auditors need to keep pace with the continued advancements being made in this field. IT Auditing Using a System Perspective is an essential reference source that discusses advancing approaches within the IT auditing process, as well as the necessary tasks in sufficiently initiating, inscribing, and completing IT audit engagement. Applying the recommended practices contained in this book will help IT leaders improve IT audit practice areas to safeguard information assets more effectively with a concomitant reduction in engagement area risks. Featuring research on topics such as statistical testing, management response, and risk assessment, this book is ideally designed for managers, researchers, auditors, practitioners, analysts, IT professionals, security officers, educators, policymakers, and students seeking coverage on modern auditing approaches within information systems and technology.
Download or read book Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing written by Veena Hingarh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to understanding and auditing modern information systems The increased dependence on information system resources for performing key activities within organizations has made system audits essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information system resources. One of the biggest challenges faced by auditors is the lack of a standardized approach and relevant checklist. Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing brings together resources with audit tools and techniques to solve this problem. Featuring examples that are globally applicable and covering all major standards, the book takes a non-technical approach to the subject and presents information systems as a management tool with practical applications. It explains in detail how to conduct information systems audits and provides all the tools and checklists needed to do so. In addition, it also introduces the concept of information security grading, to help readers to implement practical changes and solutions in their organizations. Includes everything needed to perform information systems audits Organized into two sections—the first designed to help readers develop the understanding necessary for conducting information systems audits and the second providing checklists for audits Features examples designed to appeal to a global audience Taking a non-technical approach that makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing is an essential resource for anyone auditing information systems.
Download or read book Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance written by Martin M. Weiss and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance, Second Edition provides a unique, in-depth look at U.S. based Information systems and IT infrastructures compliance laws in the public and private sector. This book provides a comprehensive explanation of how to audit IT infrastructures for compliance based on the laws and the need to protect and secure
Download or read book Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems written by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the best methodology for a given audit. This book updates the original CCPS Auditing Guideline project since the implementation of OSHA PSM regulation, and is accompanied by an online download featuring checklists for both the audit program and the audit itself. This package offers a vital resource for process safety and process development personnel, as well as related professionals like insurers.
Download or read book Guidelines for Auditing Process Safety Management Systems written by American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Center for Chemical Process Safety and published by Wiley-AIChE. This book was released on 1992-11-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A variety of approaches are given so the reader can select the methodology best suited. It discusses the fundamental skills, techniques, and tools of auditing, and the characteristics of a good process safety management system. And, since information needed for review in the audit may be scattered or undocumented, it offers suggestions on what to look for and where. Whether your company is large or small, whether you are experienced with auditing or just developing a system, consistent use of the techniques presented can significantly improve your audit and your process safety management.
Download or read book Auditing EDP Systems written by Donald A. Watne and published by Pearson South Africa. This book was released on 1990 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shows the audit of computerized accounting systems as part of the audit of the financial statements. Covers the control risk assessment procedures that the auditor performs on computerized systems in meeting objective relating to the audit financial statements.
Download or read book Information Systems Control and Audit written by Weber and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2007 with total page 1056 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Auditing Systems written by Irvin N. Gleim and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual FISCAM written by Robert F. Dacey and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FISCAM presents a methodology for performing info. system (IS) control audits of governmental entities in accordance with professional standards. FISCAM is designed to be used on financial and performance audits and attestation engagements. The methodology in the FISCAM incorp. the following: (1) A top-down, risk-based approach that considers materiality and significance in determining audit procedures; (2) Evaluation of entitywide controls and their effect on audit risk; (3) Evaluation of general controls and their pervasive impact on bus. process controls; (4) Evaluation of security mgmt. at all levels; (5) Control hierarchy to evaluate IS control weaknesses; (6) Groupings of control categories consistent with the nature of the risk. Illus.
Download or read book Auditing Information Systems written by Piattini, Mario and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 1999-07-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Society's growing dependence on information technology for survival has elevated the importance of controlling and evaluating information systems. A sound plan for auditing information systems and the technology that supports them is a necessity for organizations to improve the IS benefits and allow the organization to manage the risks associated with technology.Auditing Information Systems gives a global vision of auditing and control, exposing the major techniques and methods. It provides guidelines for auditing the crucial areas of IT--databases, security, maintenance, quality, and communications.
Download or read book Energy Audit of Building Systems written by Moncef Krarti and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated to include recent advances, this third edition presents strategies and analysis methods for conserving energy and reducing operating costs in residential and commercial buildings. The book explores the latest approaches to measuring and improving energy consumption levels, with calculation examples and Case Studies. It covers field testing, energy simulation, and retrofit analysis of existing buildings. It examines subsystems—such as lighting, heating, and cooling—and techniques needed for accurately evaluating them. Auditors, managers, and students of energy systems will find this book to be an invaluable resource for their work. Explores state-of-the-art techniques and technologies for reducing energy combustion in buildings. Presents the latest energy efficiency strategies and established methods for energy estimation. Provides calculation examples that outline the application of the methods described. Examines the major building subsystems: lighting, heating, and air-conditioning. Addresses large-scale retrofit analysis approaches for existing building stocks. Introduces the concept of energy productivity to account for the multiple benefits of energy efficiency for buildings. Includes Case Studies to give readers a realistic look at energy audits. Moncef Krarti has vast experience in designing, testing, and assessing innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies applied to buildings. He graduated from the University of Colorado with both MS and PhD in Civil Engineering. Prof. Krarti directed several projects in designing energy-efficient buildings with integrated renewable energy systems. He has published over 3000 technical journals and handbook chapters in various fields related to energy efficiency, distribution generation, and demand-side management for the built environment. Moreover, he has published several books on building energy-efficient systems. Prof. Krarti is Fellow member to the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the largest international professional society. He is the founding editor of the ASME Journal of Sustainable Buildings & Cities Equipment and Systems. Prof. Krarti has taught several different courses related to building energy systems for over 20 years in the United States and abroad. As a professor at the University of Colorado, Prof. Krarti has been managing the research activities of an energy management center at the school with an emphasis on testing and evaluating the performance of mechanical and electrical systems for residential and commercial buildings. He has also helped the development of similar energy efficiency centers in other countries, including Brazil, Mexico, and Tunisia. In addition, Prof. Krarti has extensive experience in promoting building energy technologies and policies overseas, including the establishment of energy research centers, the development of building energy codes, and the delivery of energy training programs in several countries.
Download or read book Federal Tax written by Irvin N. Gleim and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing written by Veena Hingarh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to understanding and auditing modern information systems The increased dependence on information system resources for performing key activities within organizations has made system audits essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information system resources. One of the biggest challenges faced by auditors is the lack of a standardized approach and relevant checklist. Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing brings together resources with audit tools and techniques to solve this problem. Featuring examples that are globally applicable and covering all major standards, the book takes a non-technical approach to the subject and presents information systems as a management tool with practical applications. It explains in detail how to conduct information systems audits and provides all the tools and checklists needed to do so. In addition, it also introduces the concept of information security grading, to help readers to implement practical changes and solutions in their organizations. Includes everything needed to perform information systems audits Organized into two sections—the first designed to help readers develop the understanding necessary for conducting information systems audits and the second providing checklists for audits Features examples designed to appeal to a global audience Taking a non-technical approach that makes it accessible to readers of all backgrounds, Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing is an essential resource for anyone auditing information systems.
Download or read book Information System Audit written by Philippe Peret and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digitalization of companies is a recurrent topic of conversation for managers. Long gone are the days of auditors specializing in one technique. This book proposes how you step by step go from a common understanding of our history of auditing to gradually define and justify the impacts on the audit strategy and the preparation of audits.
