not having anything to audit
audit committee is part of board, and it showcases the audit observations and present it to board. board comprises of external directors so a fair and transparency is ensured.
security audit
The IRS has the ability to audit all equipment on aircraft during an official audit. Because of this, satellite navigational equipment that is present in nearly every aircraft is subject to audit.
A report by an auditor with out favoring anyone or taking sides
Aspect IS Audit (Information Systems Audit) Traditional Audit (Financial/Statutory Audit) Objective To evaluate the security, integrity, and performance of an organization’s IT systems To assess the accuracy and fairness of financial statements Focus Area IT infrastructure, data security, software systems, cyber risk, IT governance Financial records, accounting systems, balance sheet, income statement Primary Standards ISACA standards (e.g., COBIT), ISO 27001, NIST IFRS, GAAP, International Standards on Auditing (ISA) Performed By IT auditors, IS/IT governance professionals (e.g., CISA holders) Chartered Accountants or Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Key Components Access controls, data privacy, disaster recovery, system reliability Revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, equity, compliance with laws Tools Used Audit software, vulnerability scanners, system logs, cybersecurity tools Financial statements, accounting software, trial balances, ledgers Risk Assessment Focus on IT-related risks (data breach, downtime, hacking, etc.) Focus on financial risks (fraud, misstatement, internal control weaknesses) Output IS Audit Report with findings on system effectiveness and recommendations Auditor’s Report giving opinion on the financial statements Relevance For businesses heavily reliant on IT systems, e.g., banks, fintech, e-commerce Required by law for companies (statutory compliance, tax purposes)
3rd Party Audit - Independent Audit 2nd Party Audit- Customer Audit 1st Party Audit- Internal Audit
How do I write a audit letter about concerns on an audit
Under HR Audit, audit of HR procedures and process is done while in financial audit, audit of finance related matters are done.
difference between audit program audit & note book
an audit program may contain several audit plans
Because it saves the time of auditor since he needs not to present at the work place to auditing.
First make a list of documents which are mandatory. Verify that all are present and correct.