This is the fourth of a multi-part series following the structure of my book Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing which follows the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Certified Information Systems Auditor qualification syllabus.

The whole series takes the aspiring Information Technology (IT) auditor from the basics all the way through to advanced concepts and techniques for conducting professional IT audits.

Both the book and the courses have proven of major assistance to auditors preparing for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam as well as Part 1 of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Part 4 of the series covers the audit use of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs), the Audit Evidence Process and Audit Reporting and Follow-up

Course Series

This course is included in the following series:

5 CoursesAuditor's Guide to IT Auditing

  1. Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 1: Technology Underlying Modern Computer Systems and the Role of IT Audit
  2. Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 2: Risks Within Today's IT Systems and Fundamental Audit Concepts
  3. Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 3: Primary Audit Controls and Roles
  4. Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 4
  5. Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 5
Learning Objectives
  • Identify the major primary computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) types and their usage
  • Identify the benefits and limitations of differing types of CAATs
  • Identify appropriate application system evidence sources
  • Explore the fundamentals of effective report writing

 

 

Last updated/reviewed: March 8, 2024
24 Reviews (100 ratings)

Reviews

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Anonymous Author
This course has some useful pieces, but would benefit from a refresh. Also, as is consistent with the courses in this series, the quiz at the end isn't focused on the most important information from the course.
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Member's Profile
The examples were a bit dated. ITF; as an auditor I would never introduce test data tinto a live production environment and I have never worked in an environment that would allow.
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Anonymous Author
The course is very informative and structured. The presenter discussed the theoretical aspects of CAATs and provided good examples on how to implement it.
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Anonymous Author
Very structured and informative course...enjoyed the CAATs and Audit Reporting parts to this webinar. Instructor was very knowledgeable.
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Member's Profile
I find the course very useful in a sense that we get to see what types of tools and techniques can be used for IT auditing.
5
Member's Profile
I find the course very useful in a sense that we get to see what types of tools and techniques can be used for IT auditing.
5
Anonymous Author
The IDEA example was a throwback to my time in public accounting. the CAAT review was also useful for helpful techniques.
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Anonymous Author
This is a great course for those new to audit concepts, or for those who have forgotten what they learned in college.
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Anonymous Author
Interesting and refreshing course. Nothing surprised me. Performance auditors will learn from this.
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Anonymous Author
A great course in the series for IT auditing. Basics of writing an audit report are very helpful.
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Anonymous Author
Interesting and informative course. Provided a basic understanding of IT Auditing and Reporting
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Anonymous Author
Final test is not very well designed and needs to be re-written to fit the materials better.
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Anonymous Author
This course provides a basic understanding of IT auditing and reporting.
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Anonymous Author
It was a great course, and provided useful guidance on report writing.
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Anonymous Author
Good course lots of instructional information. Learned a lot
5
Member's Profile
Lot of new information to absorb but was very informative .
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Anonymous Author
Good course information. Was helpful to get a general idea
5
Member's Profile
illumeo is the best way to fullfill CPEs. thanks again
5
Member's Profile
This was a helpful summary of IT auditing. Thank you.
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Anonymous Author
Exam questions is quite complex.
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Member's Profile
Nice review on report writing
4
Anonymous Author
A good refresher course.
5
Member's Profile
Clear and interesting
Member's Profile
Questions are vague
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Prerequisites
Course Complexity: Intermediate

No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course, but completion of the other courses in this series will be helpful.

Education Provider Information
Company: Illumeo, Inc., 75 East Santa Clara St., Suite 1215, San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: For more information regarding this course, including complaint and cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (408) 400- 3993 or send an e-mail to .
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  Course Overview CPE
Course Syllabus
INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW
  Introduction Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 41:14
Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 4
  CAAT's11:45
  Audit Software 10:51
  Source Code Review 12:42
  Snapshot Technique 9:06
  Audit Reporting 12:45
  Audit Reporting (Continued)9:37
CONCLUSION
  Report Distribution 6:41
Continuous Play
  Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 4 1:14:42
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
  Slides: Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 4PDF
  Auditor’s Guide to IT Auditing – Part 4 Glossary IndexPDF
REVIEW and TEST
  REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
 FINAL EXAMexam