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- Conducting an Information Audit
- As the pace of technological change accelerates, organizations have to make decisions ever more rapidly, which means they need systems in place to support that decision-making process. Accurate information is the key to effective decision-making. However, it is easy to become sidetracked by junk e-mails and information overload. An information...
- Articles 2007-11-16
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- Conducting an Internal Audit
- The internal audit is an essential—and now much discussed—part of business. The Institute of Internal Auditors, an international association of internal auditors, offers this definition: "An independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing...
- Articles 2007-11-15
- Guide to Internal Audit: Frequently Asked Questions About the NYSE Requirements and Developing an Effective Internal Audit Function
- Protiviti has released the final version of its comprehensive internal audit resource guide. This document contains 69 frequently asked questions and answers about internal audit, including details on the new New York Stock Exchange NYSE internal audit rule and creating and maintaining an effective internal audit function. The report contains...
- White papers 2004-07-28
- Materiality and Audit Adjustments
- Perhaps the most authoritative definition of materiality is found in Financial Accounting Concepts Statement 2, Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting Information: "The magnitude of an omission or misstatement of accounting information that, in the light of surrounding circumstances, makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the...
- White papers 2002-04-01
- Audit unit says it helped GSA save hundreds of millions of dollars
- The General Services Administration's Office of the Inspector General says its work in the second half of fiscal 2009 saved the agency more than $466 million.In its semiannual report to Congress, covering April 1 to Sept. 30, the inspector general said it made more than $268 million in financial recommendations...
- News items 2009-12-04
- Getting the make on audit reports. (analyzing the audit report) (Credit Technique)
- An audit is an annual examination of a company's financial information by an independent third party. All publicly held companies are required by the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC to have an annual audit performed by an independent account An audit is an annual examination of...
- Research articles 1993-06-01
- New SAS Recognizes the Effect of Information Technology on the Audit
- The Auditing Standards Board ASB voted to issue Statement on Auditing Standards SAS No. 94, The Effect of Information Technology on the Auditor's Consideration of Internal Control in a Financial Statement Audit. The proposed SAS describes how IT may affect internal control, evidential matter, and the auditor's understanding of internal...
- White papers 2001-04-01
- Why a Search Audit is Essential
- Why a Search Audit is EssentialSearch Audit ResponseYou are right on point, Jonathan. Search is very much a pull mechanism vs. push. Customers are looking for this information – much like advice from a good friend or neighbor. They don't feel as if they are being intruded upon or interrupted....
- Discussion threads 2008-03-07
- PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PWC) AND KPMG JOINED RUSSIAN AUDIT TRADE UNIONS
- A&G Information Services 04-12-2004 PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS PWC AND KPMG JOINED RUSSIAN AUDIT TRADE UNIONS ST.PETERSBURG, RUSSIA, APR 10, 2004 (A&G News via COMTEX) -- The world largest audit company PWC intends to join the Rus A&G Information Services ...
- Research articles 2004-04-12
- SEC Adopts Final Rules Regarding Audit Committee Financial Experts
- Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act directed the SEC to issue rules that would require a company to disclose whether or not, and if not, the reasons why not, the audit committee of that company is comprised of at least one member who is a "financial expert." On October 22,...
- White papers 2003-02-06
- The Non-Audit Service Restrictions Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- The Act's most significant impact on audit quality will be through the establishment of the new public accounting board, with its significant new inspection and disciplining powers. As for non-audit services, Congress established a "clear line" between permissible and prohibited non-audit services, but there already was such a line under...
- White papers 2002-09-24
- Aid to Industry: Training and Support for Audit, Risk Management and Information Security Specialists - Winter 2005/2005 Course Programme
- Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu aims to improve the effectiveness of Internal Audit and IT security at their clients by providing quality training and support to audit and information security professionals. Deloitte's courses provide these specialists with the skills necessary to reach the highest standards of performance in serving their organisation and...
- White papers 2005-10-19
- Internal Audit Report For Information Technology Companies
- This template helps internal audit teams in information technology companies review critical elements of general computer and application-specific controls. Users can use this template to identify and evaluate key audit areas, the audit plan required to test these areas, and the results of testing.
- Tools & templates 2000-04-27
- SEC Advisor: Materiality and Audit Adjustments
- Perhaps the most authoritative definition of materiality is found in Financial Accounting Concepts Statement 2, Qualitative Characteristics of Accounting Information: "The magnitude of an omission or misstatement of accounting information that, in the light of surrounding circumstances, makes it probable that the judgment of a reasonable person relying on the...
- White papers 2002-04-01
- SK&A Announces 13th Consecutive Database Audit
- SK&A Information Services, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare information solutions and research, today released the results of its 2009 audit by BPA Worldwide. The audit includes analyses of SK&A's principle databases: Office-Based Physician, Pharmacy and Hospital. This is the 13th consecutive year that BPA Worldwide has evaluated...
- Research articles 2009-05-06
- Air Force Audit Agency Fiscal Year 2005 Awards
- Air Force Audit Agency Fiscal Year 2005 Area Audit Office Superior Performance Excellence Award --Financial Systems Audits Directorate AFAA/FSC--Financial Support and Special Projects Division AFAA/FSS--Information Security and Communications Division --Acquisition and Logistics Audit Directorate AFAA/QLC--Competitive Sourcing Division --Support and Personnel Audits Directorate AFAA/SPP--Personnel and Training Division ...
- Research articles 2005-06-22
- -MISSOURI STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE: Kelly issues audit of Knox County.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-5 October 1998-MISSOURI STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE: Kelly issues audit of Knox County C1994-98 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:021098 State Auditor Margaret Kelly has completed an audit of Knox County for the two years ended Dec. 31, 1997. "By implementing...
- Research articles 1998-10-05
- MaxSol Showcases HIPAA-Strength Audit Tracking at HIMSS; Healthcare Organizations Track, Log and Report Every Access to Medical Records With MaxSol's Audit Trail
- Business/Technology Editors and Health/Medical Writers HIMSS 2000 CONCORD, Mass.--BW HealthWire--April 19, 2000 At last week's HIMSS 2000 convention, MaxSol, Inc. demonstrated e-healthcare software with Audit Trail functionality that meets the essence of HIPAA's new audit requirements. MaxSol's HIPAA Audit Trail reports who has looked at medical records...
- Research articles 2000-04-19
- Communication with Audit Committee
- The article is more emphasizing on the communication with audit committee. It explains the provisions under GAAS. Auditors are required by GAAS to communicate certain matters to the audit committee. Accountants also may communicate with audit committees on matters in addition to those specifically required by GAAS, including auditing...
- White papers 2003-01-29
- Audit Committee Communications — SAS No. 90
- The article is about the recommendations for strengthening the independence of audit committees and making them more effective by Blue Ribbon Committee on Improving the Effectiveness of Corporate Audit Committees BRC. Two of the recommendations suggest changes to generally accepted auditing standards. Because of the BRC's recommendations, the Auditing Standards...
- White papers 2000-01-01
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