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Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data

July 20 - 21, 2009
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM		Instructor: Jack HeymanWashington, DC$665

Overview:
Do you rely on computer-processed data as corroborative to support your audit findings and conclusions? If you do, this course can help you develop the necessary skills to evaluate the reliability of computer-processed data regardless of the environment in which it is generated and/or processed. Learn types of reviews to assess reliability and the process for conducting them.
Who Should Attend?
Junior auditors and seasoned professionals who have had limited exposure to the subject matter. Level: Intermediate.
Prerequisites:
Information Technology for Auditors and Information Systems Auditing or equivalent
Objectives:
  • Define the professional standards, policies and guidelines governing audit activity related to data processing and data reliability
  • Define and discuss the concept of, and responsibility for, data reliability assessments
  • Review information technology control concepts and audit tools
  • Discuss recommended methodologies for conducting a reliability assessment of computer-processed data and for reporting on methodologies applied
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    Syllabus:
    Syllabus -- Assessing the Reliability of Computer-Processed Data, AUDT8043G, Grad. School, USDA

    Module 1: Professional Standards, Policy and Guidelines

    Module 2: Concept of, and Responsibility for, Assessing Data Reliability

    Module 3: Information Technology Concepts and Internal Control Definitions

    Module 4: Reviewing General and Application Controls

    Module 5: Review of Audit Tools and Techniques

    Module 6: The Process of Assessing Data Reliability

    Module 7: Case Study



    Course Details
    CODE:  AUDT8043G
    TYPE:  Classroom-Day
    LENGTH:  2 Day(s)
    CREDITS:  16 CPE
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