Fundamentals of IT Auditing

The Fundamentals of IT Auditing course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in IT auditing. Hosted at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, United States, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of IT auditing, making it an excellent starting point for non-IT auditors with 0-2 years of IT auditing experience.

Participants will learn how to apply essential auditing concepts to assess various components, including IT governance, regulatory environments, IT general controls, application controls, and end-user computing. Throughout the course, attendees will explore critical steps necessary to conduct an audit of IT applications that support key business processes, employing general IT control audit principles.

The curriculum includes an examination of IT risks and the evaluation of IT general controls, enabling auditors to effectively coordinate assessments. Key topics will cover application controls related to auditing systems in development, risk assessment procedures, and the evaluation of controls over end-user computer applications. Participants will gain insights into important IT auditing concepts, the types of audits performed by internal auditors, the responsibilities and skills required, and relevant regulations impacting IT audits.

Additionally, the course will introduce traditional IT general controls (ITGCs), the IT change management process, and the role of internal audit in IT change management, along with auditing practices surrounding the system development life cycle and user-developed applications.

The course fee is priced at $1,919, with members receiving an average discount of 21% to 29%, making it an accessible opportunity for those seeking to advance their auditing capabilities. The program also emphasizes the importance of the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) and System and Organizational Controls (SOC) reports, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of their stakeholders.