Written to help auditors jump start their organization's near real-time financial data monitoring and sharing capabilities, Harnessing the Power of Continuous Auditing provides step-by-step instruction on how to build, market, implement, and manage a successful continuous auditing program. Taking concept to reality, author and internal audit expert Robert L. Mainardi presents auditors, company executives, business unit managers, practitioners, and consultants with a complete road map to continuous auditing, from start to finish. Beginning with a thorough definition of the subject, Mainardi debunks the various myths surrounding the process-including the most common misperception that the internal audit department must have the corresponding automated technology to support it-and includes numerous documented proven techniques and instructions for more effective SOX work. A vital tool to enhance the auditor's skills and abilities, Harnessing the Power of Continuous Auditing's exhaustive coverage includes: * The definition of continuous auditing * Where to begin * Methodology development * Preparing for continuous auditing * Root cause analysis * Action plans * Problem-solving tools * Lessons learned * Selling continuous auditing * Conditions and challenges This all-in-one handbook of practical execution provides much-needed, accessible guidance on everything business professionals need to know to conduct and implement a successful continuous audit in their organizations.weiterlesen