Topic Ⅰ The Scope of IT in Auditing & Attestation 1. The knowledge and skills 2. Risk Management, Control and Audit 3. IT Focus on CPA Role 4. A&A Course Map 5. From IT Implication to ISC 6. The Coverage of IT Implication
Topic 2 IT Fundamental 1. Information System 2. IT Environment 3. IT benefits an entity’s system of internal control 4. Risks Arising from the Use of IT 5. The Role of IT in Business 6. Extended BIS 7. IT Outsourcing and Cloud Computing 8. Service Organization 9. End User Computing 10. Interface and Middleware 11. Data Center 12. SOD under IT organization Topic 3 Audit under Information Technology 1. An entity’s use of IT affects the audit of the financial statements 2. Understanding the Entity and Its Environment 3. The Information System and Communication 4. Control Activities 5. Considerations for Understanding IT 6. Considerations for Understanding General IT Controls 7. Cyber Security Breach 8. COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework 9. Automated Control in the Application Layer
Topic 4 Audit Using Information Technology 1. Data Management 2. Storage Processing and Repositories 3. Relational Database 4. Data Verification 5. Tools and Technology 6. DA Techniques 7. Audit Data Analytics 8. Visualization
Topic 5 Use of IT Auditor 1. Communication with IT Auditor 2. Evaluate IT Deficiencies