IT Auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance: Key Strategies for Business Improvement

Description
IT Auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance links information technology auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. It explains how to perform IT auditing in a comprehensive and strategic manner.

Program

Order this essential guide to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT aduting today!IT Auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliancelinks information technology auditing and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. It explains how to perform IT auditing in a comprehensive and strategic manner.

The author addresses objectives, practices, and business opportunities expected from auditing information systems. Topics discussed include the concept of internal control, auditing functions, internal and external auditors, and the responsibilities of the board of directors.
The book uses several case studies to illustrate and clarify the material. Its chapters analyse the underlying reasons for failures in IT projects and how they can be avoided, examine critical technical questions concerning information technology, discuss problems related to system reliability and response time, and explore issues of compliance.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Provides practical advice on conducting IT audits at the senior management level - helping you with step-by-step advice and guidance.
• Emphasises internal controls and auditing's contribution to good governance - helping you understand the most important points.
• Examines the responsibilities of the board of directors, providing an exhaustive understanding of this subject.
• Presents case studies drawn from the author's experience, providing practical and salient information.

Author: Dimitris N. Chorafas
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
ISBN 10: 1420086170
ISBN 13: 9781420086171
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Published Date: 29 October 2008
Availability: In Stock


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