of the determinants of the effectiveness of internal audit in organization. This finding specifically investigates five determinants of internal audit effectiveness which are in-house internal audit vs. outsources internal audit‚ independent and objectivity of internal audit‚ staff competency‚ management support and tone at the top and scope of services and planning. Toward this end it confirms the five determinants of the effectiveness of internal audit are needed in ensuring the well-being of an
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Using Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques to Support Audit I. Executive Summary Nowadays‚ the use of computers dominates in most of the business world; auditors too have recognized that the power and speed of computers can greatly assist them in their work. The term “computer-assisted audit techniques” (CAAT) is used to denote computer techniques that auditors can utilize to help them complete their audits in a more effective‚ efficient‚ and timely manner. Use of the prefix “computer-assisted”
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India’s Internal Security Challenges* Ved Marwah Shri N N Vohra‚ Shri K Santhanam‚ Director IDSA‚ Ladies and Gentlemen: I deem it a privilege to be invited to deliver the IDSA Foundation Lecture. Since inception in November 1965‚ under the stewardship of the late Shri Y B Chavan and the subsequent direction provided by Shri K Subrahmanyam‚ former Director‚ the IDSA has acquired a creditable profile. Over the years‚ the IDSA has played a commendable role in enriching the security discourse and deliberations
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Theories of auditing There are several different theories that may explain the demand for audit services. Some of them are well known in research and some of them are more based on perceptions. Figure 1 illustrates four audit theories according to Hayes et al. (2005). The policeman theory claims that the auditor is responsible for searching‚ discovering and preventing fraud. In the early 20thcentury this was certainly the case. However‚ more recently the main focus of auditors has been to provide
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Internal audit and review reports |by Katharine Bagshaw | | |29 Jan 2003 | | |Internal auditors‚ external auditors‚ and consultants who perform internal audit and review engagements provide reports to management | |(internal audit reports)
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MANAGEMENT OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION INTERNAL AUDITING (According to IIA) -Azleen Ilias- 1 IPPF_AI The learning objectives Understanding the importance of proper positioning of the internal audit function within the organization Identify the benefits of various organization structures Identify the roles of responsibilities of the key positions Understand the policies and procedures of internal auditing 2 IPPF_AI Relevant standards 1000 – Purpose‚ Authority
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Background According to Wikipedia‚ Internal auditing is a profession and activity involved in helping organizations achieve their stated objectives. It does this by using a systematic methodology for analyzing business processes‚ procedures and activities with the goal of highlighting organizational problems and recommending solutions. Professionals called internal auditors are employed by organizations to perform the internal auditing activity. Internal auditors are employed by companies to do
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requires highest level of professional proficiency. Therefore internal audit staff must have professional abilities to carry out the audit functions. Our internal audit department is committed to assist each staff members to meet that responsibilities. Slide #2 Speaker’s notes Independence is the foundation of internal audit‚ the internal audit activity must be free from interference in determining the scope of internal auditing ‚ performing work and communicating results. Independence
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Survey finds internal audit risk assessments inconsistent Year: August‚ 2007 The report suggests that internal auditing needs to identify areas of high and moderate risk that are part of the internal audit plan but have been deferred or cancelled because of the organization’s focus on Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. It recommends that chief audit executives (CAEs) revisit the budgets‚ skills‚ and capabilities needed to achieve a comprehensive‚ balanced‚ and risk-based approach to auditing‚ as well
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MBA Semester 3 MF0013 – Internal Audit and Control - 4 Credits (Book ID: B1211) Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks) Note: Each Question carries 10 marks. Answer all the questions. Q1. Explain the use of Sampling technique in Internal Audit ( SA500) Q2. Discuss‚ in brief‚ the advantages and limitations of auditing. Q3. Discuss the main scope and objects of internal audit? Q4. As a senior audit assistant of M/s. Asutosh Associates‚ you are in charge of internal audit team of M/s Rajesh Technologies
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