AUDIT RESOURCES - GENERAL



Protiviti KnowledgeLeader for Internal Auditors is a customized source of internal audit resources, tools, methodologies, checklists and self-assessment surveys.

ACUA-L List -Association of College and University Auditors ACUA-L is a listserve for College and University Auditors. Closed list for College and University Auditors.

ACUA Audit Exchange Library (ACUA) Audit Exchange Library-ACUA has set up an Audit Exchange Library. This resource contains audit programs, audit reports, questionnaires, guides, program reviews, etc., focusing on audits for institutions of higher education. An index is available showing a list of all files available and a brief description of each file. (restricted to ACUA members)

ACUA Homepage  Homepage of the Association of College and University Auditors, an international professional organization focusing on internal auditing in higher education institutions. Site includes information about the organization, scheduled events, links to document libraries and other interesting Web sites.

AuditBahn Glossary glossary of Internet terms for auditors, accountants and financial professionals. The glossary is part of the AuditNet Project.

Auditing Homepage guidance tool for students or individuals interested in auditing. Site was established by a group of accounting majors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Includes a description of what auditing is, who performs, professional associations, business schools, and courses. Provides links to accounting sites on the Internet as well as accounting and software.

AuditForce Consulting organization that provides internal audit and compliance expertise. Site has an ezine with articles on topics of interest to auditors including Internal Auditing and Controls in the Reengineered Company.

Audit-L Discussion List - A generalized audit discussion list open to all auditors irrespective of industries and organizations. The list is intended to have a diverse membership so that broad perspectives from all auditors could be gained through interactive communication. While many specialized lists were created to address unique needs of specific industries or special interest groups, the concept of this list recognizes that many audit issues cross industry/organizational lines.

AuditNet Auditors Sharing Audit Programs (ASAP) In the interest of "progress through sharing", auditors began submitting audit programs to listserves to share with their peers that requested assistance. The audit programs are those submitted by auditor's in the worldwide community of AuditNet.   If you would like to contribute a program send it via email to editor@auditnet.org

AuditNet Communication Network for Internal Auditors An electronic bulletin board providing internal auditors a place to communicate with other professionals. Areas include internal auditing best practices (AuditBest), conferences and training seminars (AudiTrain), Internet books of interest to internal auditors (AuditBooks), job notices (AuditJobs), and other timely information.

AuditNet Internet Use Policy Resources for Internal Auditors Site provides links to policy resources for Internet use, security, email and other related topics.

AuditNet-L AuditNet-L is a monthly mailing from AuditNet that provides the latest additions to the AuditNet Resource List, new audit programs added to Auditors Sharing Audit Programs and more. To subscribe to AuditNet-L which includes the monthly updates to Internet Resources for auditors send an e-mail to majordomo@itaudit.org and in the body of the message put SUBSCRIBE AUDITNET-L. To subscribe via a form go to http://www.itaudit.org/auditnet_area/subscribe.htm

AuditNet Year 2000 Resources for Auditors Site provides links to Year 2000 resources for auditors.

AuditNet HomePage This site contains information about the components of AuditNet including the ARL, ASAP ftp site, AuditNet E-Mail Directory and more. Links to the ARL and indexed pages facilitate connecting to related resources.

Audit Serve Inc. (updated listing for this site) site provides technical articles on audit and security, Sarbanes-Oxley, discussion topics, question postings, system software release tracking, and job postings. The homepage also contains a description of products and services offered by Audit Serve.

 

Boston College Internal Audit The Information Security and Internal Control Awareness Home Page from the Boston College Internal Audit Department includes information about the office, network security, software copyright information, end user computing and AuditNews that covers articles of interest to auditors compiled from other journals.

Business Software Alliance International organization that oversees compliance with software copyright issues. The site includes valuable information for auditors on software compliance tools and issues. Resources include the Guide to Software Management, FAQs on enforcement, and downloadable tools from their ftp site.

David O'Regan is a writer on auditing and accounting subjects and his Web site includes links to articles.

Electronic Workpapers is a supplement to an Auditing textbook. The site contains electronic workpapers for a case study on auditing.

European Court of Auditors Organization that monitors the European Unions finances and point out areas where management improvements are needed. Page provides all the details on organization and duties or this body.

George Moraetes & Associates, Inc. Internet consultant site with a section devoted to Auditing Internet/Intranet Systems and Firewalls. Site provides a history of the Internet and Intranet topologies, information on firewalls, routers and auditing Internet connections.

Intellectual Property Audit provides review information for acquiring and protecting technology intellectual property. The document provides strategies and methodologies, and audits of copyrights and patents.

Intellectual Property Self-Audit is a checklist for a company review of intellectual property.

Internal Control Resources Web site has a comprehensive set of links to articles, books, organizations, resources and more.

KRL Consultants and PublishersHome of the Manager's Synopsis, a newsletter that offers advice on maximizing efficiencies and profits for the business through the Financial Information System. There are also free checklists such as "A Manager’s and an Auditor’s Guide to Typical Control Weaknesses in an Application" and other publications and links to related resources.

LeaseAudit  website contains the role of a lease audit, lease language, court decisions and links to other related sites. There is also information about Lease Audits: The Essential Guide, available from the sponsor of the site.

The Legal Services Corporation Office of Inspector General  Web site provides a link to their Audit Guide and Compliance Supplement, and allowable cost/cost principles.

National Council on Compensation Insurance is the largest workers compensation data, statistical and research corporation. Web site contains information about products and free publications.

New Mexico Military Institute Internal Audit  site provides information about the department, FAQs, and links to other resources.

Office of the Inspector General - University of Florida.  This Web site contains a wealth of information for auditors in the college and university environment and others. Includes a checklist for accounting and administrative controls, control summaries for time records and leave, and tax compliance issues. The UF Software Copyright Policy is an excellent model which includes policies and guidelines, resources and training materials. There are also links to other sites including the Florida Legislature.

Premium Audit Advisory Service provides publishing resources and training for premium audit departments.

Quality Auditor Home Page   resource page for quality auditors. Includes links to the ASQC, the Quality Auditor division, listserv for Good Laboratory Practices, newsgroups and more.

Risk Assessment and Control Design WWW Resource Kit is a project of KPMG and includes a virtual library on the topic. There are articles and guides and a moderated mailing list on the subject of CSA.

Risk Assessment Do's and Don'ts   Professor Boritz provides guidance on risk assessment for internal auditors.

Risk Management and Internal Auditing   Site at Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute includes loss prevention policies and procedures, Internal Control Manual, Conflict of Interest Policy Statement and more. Most files in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format which requires the Adobe Acrobat reader, available free by download.

Risk Ranking and Security Controls Web site of Jerry FitzGerald and Associates. Access a downloadable working copy of RANK-IT(R) (and 16 page manual), a DOS-based risk ranking program and methodology that automates the ranking process. Information is also available on other information systems books and software.

Software Auditing Home Page  Site provides a review of software auditing systems, evaluations, notes and implementation plans. Includes links to related audit sites.

Spreadsheet Page   is a comprehensive site with information and links on all spreadsheet programs, books, and especially tips on what to do when you need help with a spreadsheet problem.

Spreadsheet Research is a repository for research on spreadsheet development, testing, use, and technology. Sections include reports of errors in practice, audits, development and audit experiments, questionnaire and interview studies, the Year 2000 spreadsheet problem and more.

Tally System Corporation produces Desktop Asset Management tools. Site provides issues related to software and hardware management, White papers, and links to Desktop Asset Management Associations. The White Paper on How the Internet Affects Your Business provides guidelines on smart Internet use.

Tongren and Associates   Home Page is the Web site for the founder of the CoActive Control Model and CoActive Audit Principles. The site includes a description of the CoActive models and links to other related Internet resources .

University of West Florida Office of Inspector General. Site provides information about the office, mission statement, strategic plan, audit and management advisory services. Includes links to auditing resources and more.


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