AuditNet welcomes book reviews from audit professionals.

General Guidelines

It is assumed that any book review submitted to us for publication is your work and if not yours and clearance is required, by the author’s agency or organization, you are authorized to submit it for publication, and are giving AuditNet non-exclusive rights to publish it. We accept new and previously published book reviews between 250 and 500 words. Book reviews must be written in proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. Your book review must be proofed and double checked for accuracy. If English is not your first language, please have your article proofed by someone who is a native English speaker prior to submission. All book reviews are reviewed by an editor. If your book review is published, we will include your 20-30 word byline. Please include it when submitting your book review.

Book reviews should be engaging and informative. If you like something in a book, say what it is and why you like it. If you don't like something in the book, say what it is and why you don't like it. If something was omitted in the book, identify what it is and why it is important. Be honest and as specific as you can; this information is important to other readers. Authors must communicate to the audit audience in both the public and private sector. Language must, therefore, be direct and void of unnecessary jargon and technical terms. Use the active voice as much as possible.

Components of the book review:

1. Title of the book.
2. An introduction to the author(s), including the author's title and place of work, and some indication of who the author is.
3. A summary of the intended purpose of the book and how it contributes to the audit or financial profession.
4. A description of how the author approaches his or her topic.
5. A comparison with earlier or similar books in the field, placing the book in the existing literature.
6. An evaluation of the book's merits, usefulness, and special contributions, along with shortcomings you think necessary to point out.
7. End the review with an overall summary and please include:

Your first and last name

Affiliation

A brief biographical note along the line of:

Mr. (Ms)  Auditor works for … as a (position title) certifications, years member of IIA etc. 

Books will be mailed to the reviewer unless other arrangements are made. Reviews will be completed within 30 days and sent via email to auditnet@gmail.com. Reviews will be completed using Microsoft Word. 

What benefits accrue to the reviewer?

1. The reviewer gets to keep the book(s) review providing an opportunity to build a professional library for their office of the latest audit and business-related books.
2. The reviewer gets the opportunity to develop their writing skills.
3. The reviewer gets Web exposure to the global audit community.
4. If the reviewer is an IIA member they will earn CAP points for their Chapter thereby contributing to the Chapter’s award level achievement.