IT Audit - How to Perform Systems & Applications Walkthrough

Learn how to conduct an IT Audit Walkthrough | ITGC | GRC | SOX | Controls Testing

In today's fast-paced digital environment, ensuring the integrity and security of IT systems is paramount. "IT Audit Systems & Application Walkthrough" is a comprehensive course designed to equip IT professionals, IT Auditors, GRC professionals and Compliance officers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively conduct an IT Audit walkthrough. This course covers the essential concepts, methodologies, and best practices necessary to perform detailed and systematic evaluations of IT processes, controls, and systems and applications.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand IT Audit Fundamentals: Gain a foundational understanding of IT audit principles, the role of IT audits in organizations, and the importance of audit walkthroughs in assessing control effectiveness.

  
  

• Prepare for an IT Audit Walkthrough: Learn how to plan and prepare for an IT audit walkthrough, including identifying key areas of focus, defining objectives, and gathering necessary documentation.

  
  

• Conduct Effective Walkthroughs: Develop practical skills to execute IT audit walkthroughs, including interviewing stakeholders, observing processes, and evaluating control environments.

  
  

• Document Findings and Analyze Results: Master techniques for documenting observations, analyzing audit evidence, and identifying potential risks and control gaps.

  
  

• Report and Communicate Outcomes: Learn how to compile audit findings into clear, actionable reports and effectively communicate results to management and other stakeholders.

  
  

Course Requirement or Prerequisites

This course does not require any prior knowledge or specific academic background. The only requirement is having a laptop or desktop computer. All materials necessary for learning this course would be provided or downloaded free from the internet.