2012 automating the audit function presentation

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Automating the Audit Process

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A proposal on automating the audit function.

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Page 1: 2012   Automating The Audit Function Presentation

Automating the Audit

Process

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Our Vision

Create a Fully Integrated Process

Be Multi-Dimensional

– Whatever you need

– Wherever you are

– Whenever you want

Provide a Single Point of Entry

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Automated Audit System

Windows-based tool:

Scaleable from Win95 to Win 2008 Server

Supports mobile teams

Enables more effective team work

Enhances productivity

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Automated Audit System

Components

Audit

Tracking

Comment

Tracking

Regulatory

Compliance

Workpaper

s

Time

Keeping

Audit

Planning

Risk

Assessment Reference

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Application Integration

Lotus Notes Microsoft XP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

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Mainframe / Host

Lotus Notes

Database Server

Auditor

Workstations

Shared Resources

WAN

Audit LAN

Connectivity

Remote Connection

VPN

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Reference

Audit Services Operations Manual

Audit Universe

Audit Programs

Audit Reports

Audit Committee Reports

Audit Time/Expense Tracking

Prep File

Laws & Regulations

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Additional Audit Databases

Flowcharting

Org Chart

Audit Status Report

Audit Protocols

Bulletin Board

Audit & Healthcare

News

Meetings

Corporate Policies & Procedures

Personnel

Corporate Phonebook

Sign-In/Out

Best Practices

GAAP & GAAS Guidelines

Suggestions

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Achieved Outcomes

Streamlined the audit process.

Used a risk-based approach on all audits.

Provided centralized management of all audits.

Provided electronic mail integration and consolidated reporting.

Summarized and share audit information.

Allows document review, hand off and approval from any location.

Tracks issues from origination through follow-up.

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Auditor Assistant on Lotus

Notes