COMPUTERIZED AUDIT

Course Description

As global networks expand the interconnection of the world, the smooth operation of communication and computing systems becomes vital. The immediate need for organizations to protect critical information continues to increase. IT advances have introduced new risks that require unique internal controls and also have had great influences on auditing. In this course, we will first present an overview of information systems audit (or information technology audit). We then discuss alternative audit approaches and review the internal control concerns.
We will give a basic introduction to the broader field of information security, defining key terms and explaining essential concepts while examining the business drivers behind the security analysis design process. We will look into key laws that shape the field of information security, as well as computer ethics necessary to better educate those implementing security. We then study key areas of potential computer risk. An overview of relevant technology and systems issues will also be provided. Finally, students will learn to use computer assisted audit tools in order to have a hands-on experience.
Targets participants
· Head of Audit,
· Auditors,
· Finance managers,
· Accountants and Functional Managers.