Do you have what it takes to be a successful information systems auditor?

The world's increasing dependency on electronic information systems has created a widespread need for a new type of auditor: the information systems auditor. One of the most challenging and potentially rewarding careers for people with a financial or IT background, information systems auditing involves verifying the integrity of the electronic information systems used to maintain customer data, company files, inventory, and records of transactions. Study the foundation of IS audit standards in this sample chapter from CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide. Explore the different types of audits, the established process for communicating with the auditee, as well as the leadership skills (including planning and setting priorities) required to be a successful IS auditor. Then, since an auditor will need to evaluate the organization's governance structure to determine if IT objectives are aligned to organizational goals, investigate the organizational structure of corporations and consulting firms. Finally, review methods for managing projects, including audit projects.

Title: CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide
ISBN: 0782144381
Published: May 2006
Authors: David L. Cannon, Timothy S. Bergmann, Brady Pamplin
Chapter: Chapter 1: Secrets of a Successful IS Auditor
Published by Sybex