AuditNet® Special Interest Groups (ASIG)

 
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For many years I have observed the behavior of auditors interacting directly with me as the coordinator of AuditNet or through the various discussion forums available via the Internet. There appears to be a common pattern wherein auditors ask questions that could be easily answered by other auditors in the same industry or with the same common interests. So why then are there not more special interest groups for auditors?

What is a special interest group?

An special interest group (SIG) is a group of individuals set apart by criteria such as industry segment or concentration who share information and resources. As a special interest group member, you will be able to network with auditors in your industry group to discuss common issues, share resources and mentor new auditors interested in your industry area. AuditNet® special interest groups can form a sense of community and bond auditors together in either a formal or informal organization.

Current Special Interest Groups for Auditors

This should not come as a shock but some special interest groups for auditors already exist. Most of them represent professional associations that have formed out of a common need for guidance and direction. Some of those professional associations have established subgroups focusing on unique interests or needs.

AuditNet® Special Interest Groups (ASIG) Mission

The mission of the AuditNet® Special Interest Groups (ASIG) Program is to share information and exchange ideas to advance the audit profession. AuditNet® Special Interest Groups (ASIG), as forums for sharing knowledge and experience, will be a tool to educate auditors with a common interest in some technical matter, issue or methodology.

Forming a New AuditNet® Special Interest Group

If you would like to form an AuditNet® Special Interest Group (ASIG) send your proposal  to editor@auditnet.org. All that is required is a commitment to act as the ASIG coordinator for the group. The coordinator would be responsible for organizing the group, encourage the sharing of resources, foster a network and mentor group members.

Audit Special Interest Groups Currently Available

Airline Internal Auditors Banking Internal Auditors (IIA UK) Charities Internal Audit Network (IIA UK)
College and University Auditors Credit Union Internal Auditors Environmental Health and Safety Auditing (IIA)
Financial Services Auditor Group (IIA) Gaming Audit Group (IIA) Government Auditors (IIA)
Healthcare Internal Auditors Higher Education Internal Auditors (IIA UK) Housing Association Internal Audit Forum (IIA UK)
Information Security (IIA UK) Information Systems Auditors Inspector Generals
Insurance Internal Auditors (IIA) Insurance Internal Auditing (AuditNet) Insurance Internal Audit Group (IIA UK)
Internal Auditors Local Government Auditors Pension Fund Auditors
Restaurant Internal Auditor Executive Study Group Retail Audit Discussion Group (IIA UK) Securities Industry Internal Auditors
State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers    
     
     
     
     
     

Here are some ideas for additional ASIG's focused on unique industries or areas of interest:

Sarbanes-Oxley SIG

Public School Audit Group

Retail Industry Audit Group

Utility/Energy Industry SIG

Construction Industry Audit Group

Manufacturing Industry Audit Group

Transportation Industry Audit Group

Communications Industry Audit Group

Wholesale Industry Audit Group

Hospitality Industry Audit Group

Church Audit Group