ACPEN: Foundations of IT Audit for CPAs

Overview

This course introduces CPAs, financial auditors as well as technology auditors to the foundational concepts of IT auditing. Participants will learn how IT systems support financial reporting, how to assess risk in IT environments, and how IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls impact audit procedures. The course also introduces IT audit planning and scoping to help auditors determine what systems and controls to evaluate.

Highlights

• IT Audit Fundamentals
• ITGCs, Risk Assessment
• Application Controls

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

CPAs, auditors, and accounting professionals with limited IT audit experience

Objectives

• Understand IT environments and audit relevance
• Identify ITGCs and application controls
• Perform IT audit planning and scoping
• Assess IT-related risks
• Recognize when IT audit procedures are required

Preparation

None