Master new, disruptive technologies in the field of auditing Agile Auditing: Fundamentals and Applications introduces readers to the applications and techniques unlocked by tested and proven agile project management principles. This book educates readers on an approach to auditing that emphasizes risk-based auditing, collaboration, and speedy delivery of meaningful assurance assessments while ensuring quality results and a focus on the areas that pose the greatest material risks to the business under audit. The discipline of auditing has been forever changed via the introduction of new…mehr
Master new, disruptive technologies in the field of auditing
Agile Auditing: Fundamentals and Applications introduces readers to the applications and techniques unlocked by tested and proven agile project management principles. This book educates readers on an approach to auditing that emphasizes risk-based auditing, collaboration, and speedy delivery of meaningful assurance assessments while ensuring quality results and a focus on the areas that pose the greatest material risks to the business under audit.
The discipline of auditing has been forever changed via the introduction of new technologies, including: _ Machine learning _ Virtual Conferencing _ Process automation _ Data analytics
Hugely popular in software development, the agile approach is just making its way into the field of audit. This book provides concrete examples and practical solutions for auditors who seek to implement agile techniques and methods.
Agile Auditing is perfect for educators, practitioners, and students in the auditing field who are looking for ways to introduce greater levels of efficiency and effectiveness to their discipline.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
RAVEN CATLIN is a veteran audit practitioner and Founder and CEO of Raven Global Training, an organization that provides custom training to business professionals in internal audit, internal controls, risk management, data analytics, and governance. As a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, she advocates for continual improvement in audit practices. CECILIANA WATKINS is Founder and CEO of Team Oriented Solutions and a trainer in risk management, internal audit, and Agile project management. She previously served as an online course facilitator for Boston University, a trainer and facilitator for Raven Global Training, and the internal audit division manager for a large state government agency.
Inhaltsangabe
Tables and Figures
Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Raven Catlin
Ceciliana Watkins
Acknowledgments
Introduction
List of Acronyms
Part I: Building an Understanding of Agile and Auditing
Chapter 1 What Is Agile?
Agile Is a Framework
Definitions of Agile
The Agile Manifesto
Agile Frameworks
Scrum Framework
Scrum/Agile Roles
Scrum Artifacts
Scrum Activities (Scrum Events)
Recipe: Explaining the Concept
Nuggets
Chapter 2 What Is Audit?
Defining Audit
Types of Audits
Internal Audits
Government Audits
External Audits
Audit Customers
Knowledge Areas for Auditors
Governance
Risk
Control
Finance/Accounting
Technology
Compliance
Skills for Auditors
Audit Project Life Cycle
Phase 1: Initiation/Starting the Project
Phase 2: Planning/Organizing and Preparing
Phase 3: Execution/Carrying Out the Work
Phase 4: Closeout/Completing the Project
Traditional, Waterfall Audit Process: A Real-Life View of the Problems
Identifying, Assessing, and Responding to Delivery Risks
Recipe: Building Auditor Knowledge and Skills
Nuggets
Chapter 3 Traditional Audit Processes and Practices
Audit Jargon
Traditional Entity-Level Audit Planning
Traditional Audit Engagement Planning
Traditional Audit Engagement Fieldwork
Traditional Audit Engagement Reporting
Nuggets
Chapter 4 What Is Agile Audit?
The Journey of Agile Auditing
What Is Agile Auditing?
Overview of the Agile Audit Process
Skills for Agile Auditors
Nuggets
Chapter 5 Why Agile Audit?
Avoid the Jurassic Auditor
What's Your Why?
Who Is Using Agile Auditing?
Starting Your Agile Auditing Change Transformation
Agile Audit Frameworks
What Are the Benefits of Agile Auditing?
Can Agile Auditing Help Me Solve Problems in the Audit Process?
Nuggets
Chapter 6 Creating the Agile Mindset
What Is an Agile Mindset?
Build a Passion for Being Agile
Start with Auditor Self-Assessments
Do I Need to Call It Agile Auditing?
Recipe: Getting Auditor Buy-In
Nuggets
Part II: Implementing Agile Auditing
Chapter 7 Implementing Agile Auditing: Deciding Your Approach and Your Agile Audit Project Roles
Choosing Your Implementation Strategy
Full Agile Strategy
Pilot Agile Strategy
Agile Lite Strategy
Dealing with Titles
Product Owner
Scrum Master
Delivery Team Members (Developers)
Dealing with People Challenges
Nuggets
Chapter 8 Implementing Agile Auditing: The Audit Planning Process