What is IT Auditing in accounting?
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Information Technology Auditing (IT auditing) began as Electronic Data Process (EDP) Auditing and developed largely as a result of the rise in technology in accounting systems, the need for IT control, and the impact of computers on the ability to perform attestation services. (More on the subject check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/history_of_.
Technology audits (TAs) involve some kind of review of the current technology base of the firm. They are used to identify gaps, strengtsh to build on and weaknesses which need addressing.
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