Digital Forums, Discussion Lists, Newsgroups and Knowledge Assembly Resources for Auditors
The following resources help auditors by providing an interactive forum or direct feed of information in support of extending knowledge for professionals.
AuditNet Google Audit Networking Group (GANG)
AuditNet Yahoo Audit Networking Group (YANG)
ACLUSERS - Statewide ACL Users Group List Used by those individuals using ACL (Audit Command Language) software. It serves as a forum for asking questions about the software, as well as announcements for the ACL user's group.
ACUA-L List -Association of College and University Auditors on Bitnet. ACUA-L is a listserve on Bitnet for College and University Auditors. Closed list for College and University Auditors.
American Accounting Association Government and Nonprofit Section mailing list (AAAGNP-L). The purpose of this list is to share information of specific interest to AAA GNP members including notice of upcoming AAA GNP meetings and their agenda, and to facilitate discussions on a various topics of interest to AAA GNP members. short notice. In general, this newsgroup be of interest to anyone in the government or nonprofit areas of accounting, especially those interested in academic research in areas such as governmental auditing and finance, public choice, public interest and the US Governmental Accounting Standards Board standard-setting process and behavioral accounting research relating to governments. To subscribe to the AAA GNP newsgroup, sponsored by the International Accounting Network (ANet), simply send the following e-mail message subscribe AAAGNP-L your-first-name your-last-name to listproc@scu.edu.au
ANet Mailing Lists - Anet is a networked electronic forum in the broad accounting and auditing discipline. Anet mailing lists are also available for the following areas (type subscribe "listname and send to above address): AAUDIT-L (Audit Issues), ANews-L (Accounting/Auditing News), AAccSys-L (Accounting Systems), AEthics-L (Ethics in Accounting and Auditing), AFinAcc-L (Financial Accounting), AIntAcc-L (International Accounting), AMgtAcc-L (Management Accounting), ATeach-L (Accounting Education). ATechno-L will promote and report on the use of accounting techniques for the assessment of technological advancements.
ANZ Internal Audit Group Mailing List
allows for the free exchange of ideas for internal auditors of Australian and New Zealand universities and other interested participants. The site provides information for subscribing to the ANZUIAG-L list. This list was previously called INTAUDIT-L).
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-L listserv subscription site provides auditors with free monthly updates of Internet resources for auditors, articles, new audit programs and more.
AuditPrograms-L discussion list is devoted to all things related to audit work programs. Audit work programs submitted to this list will be posted to AuditNet's Auditors Sharing Audit Programs inventory clearinghouse.
Australian Universities Internal Audit Mailing List Mailing list available to all Internal Audit staff of Australian Universities ( and other interested auditors). Send email to the listserve at intaudit-l- request@levels.unisa.edu.au and include Subscribe INTAUDIT-L in the subject or message.
Benefits-L Internet Resource - A comprehensive list of benefits resources for human resource professionals. This is an excellent point of reference for auditors and financial professionals to research and obtain background for reviews in the benefits area. Coverage includes health management, human resource information systems, payroll, ERISA, unemployment insurance, workman's compensation, and other benefit related issues. The coordinator also maintains an employee benefits list. To subscribe send a message to listserv@frank.mtsu.edu. Leave subject blank and type in the message area: subscribe BENEFITS-L (your name).
Business Upshot is a business magazine and newsletter from Ernst & Young. There are articles and ideas from more than 200 E&Y publications as well as an idea clearinghouse, career information and more.
Can-AccTech
The Canada-Accounting Technology centre features a discussion list where Canadian accountants, financial professionals, accounting technology developers and resellers can swap ideas, problems and experiences in an open exchange of views.
Can-AccTech - discussion list where Canadian accountants and financial professionals can swap ideas, problems and experiences in an open, unmoderated exchange of views and comments. Can-AccTech discussion forum may lead to the development of further information sources and assistance in technology matters specifically geared to the needs of accountants and financial professionals. To join Can-AccTech, send an e-mail message to: listmanager@hookup.net and, in the e-mail message body state: subscribe can-acctech Jane Smith (substitute your name for Jane Smith). You'll receive, via return e-mail, an acknowledgement of your free subscription, along with information on how you can participate in Can-AccTech. If you have any questions about Can-AccTech, please e-mail the list owner, Richard Morochove, at . Richard Morochove
CISACA-L The Central Indiana Chapter ISACA created a list for information systems auditors called CISACA-L. The list is meant to encourage professional discussion and is open to all information system auditors. To subscribe send a one line message to majordomo@purdue.edu with the message SUBSCRIBE CISACA-L (yourname). Leave the subject line blank. Messages sent to CISACA-L@purdue.edu will be distributed to all subscribers. There is a digest version available as well. If you have any problems please send email to OWNER-CISACA-L@purdue.edu
CONTROL IT USER GROUP internet based independent user group and online forum dedicated to Information Technology (IT) Governance and COBIT ™ . This is an interactive free-to-access resource, designed to enable the peer to peer exchange of information between interested individuals and COBIT ™ professionals alike.
COBIT Listserv (COBIT-List) created to facilitate discussion about COBIT among members, ISACA has created a COBIT listserv. By exchanging knowledge through the listserv, subscribers are sure to find answers to their questions and advice for improving implementation procedures. Subscribe to the COBIT listserv by sending an email message to join-COBIT-L@share.isaca.org SUBJECT: (leave blank) BODY OF MESSAGE: (leave blank). You will receive an acknowledgment and instructions on how to unsubscribe by email.
Computer and Network Security Netsurfer Focus addresses the issue of computer and network security. This electronic magazine is available on the Web site and also via email. To obtain Netsurfer Focus directly via email send message to nsdigest-request@netsurf.com. In the body of the message type subscribe nsdigest-html or subscribe nsdigest-text .
Cost Accounting Discussion List - The Southeast Conference on College Cost Accounting sponsers this list dealing with cost accounting issues, OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-128 and other related issues. To subscribe send message to FCANTRE@NERVM.NERDC.UFL.EDU
CPANews is a weekly electronic newsletter dedicated to reporting events, developments and news for CPA firms and financial professionals.
CPAonline.net
Web site for professional accountants provides a free subscription to the Accountant's Ledger magazine, a free e-mail account, a free Web page, a free listing in the Accountants Referral Service and access to the Accountants Conference Center. Registration required.
CPAS-L Internet Accounting List/Forum for CPAs is a free list/forum for CPAs in public practice, private industry and government. The list hosted by Loyola University Department of Accounting provides an unmoderated forum for discussion of all aspects of the practice of accounting. Subscribe by sending an email to Listserv@loyola.edu and leave the subject line blank. Message should read SUBSCRIBE CPAS-L first_name last_name firm/company/organization.
Double Entries is designed to provide brief news on accounting and auditing around the world and is available both by email and on the World Wide Web.To receive this list, register your name and email address via the Register option on the AccountingEducation.com website. Go to http://www.accountingeducation.com To be removed from this list please email mailto:double_entries@accountingeducation.com
Exec is an electronic journal for senior managers from Unisys. The publication includes timely articles on subjects like electronic commerce.
Firewalls Mailing List - This is a listserve devoted to the subject of Firewalls and Internet Security. Any auditor concerned with Information Security and the issue of firewalls should subscribe to this list. The list generates a great deal of traffic on the subject of Internet Security and the construction of firewalls. Subscriptions should be sent to Majordomo@GreatCircle.com with the message subscribe firewalls-digest. I would recommend the Digest version rather than the direct mail (non digest) version.
GAO Daybook -The U.S. General Accounting Office, Congress' Watchdog agency, has a mailing list service for a daily electronic posting of the GAO Daybook. The "GAO Daybook" is the daily listing of released GAO reports and testimony. Subscribe to the GAO Daybook by sending an e-mail message to: majordomo@listserv.gao.gov with the message "subscribe daybook" (NO quotes). For additional info about GAO services, send an e-mail message to info@www.gao.gov with "info" in the body.
GovCon Discussion Groups Government Contractors site that includes discussion groups for audit, accounting, and financial management issues. KPMG Peat Marwick is moderating a new discussion group on Government Audit and Reviews. If you have a question on issues affecting the performance and resolution of government contract audits (DCAA, IGs, etc.), post it online. Access to the site is free but registration is required.
GovNews The International Govnews Project is a topical based news discussion service providing auditors with information on various financial areas. The discussion groups are also available via Usenet. There are discussions on performance measures, internal controls, audits and more.
Information Systems Audit Mailing List is an e-mail list dedicated to the discussion of topics related to Information Systems Audit, in order to complement and segment (but not to substitute) the CISACA list. The official language of this new list is Portuguese, so it may be interest, primarily, for ISACA members of Brazil and Portugal, but everyone will be welcome. For more information contact Ronaldo Andrade Deccax deccax@csn.com.br
InformationWeek Interactive - IW is a weekly newsmagazine oriented to business and technology managers. Frequently covers issues of interest to auditors on topics such as security and software management. Good resource for auditors to stay current on information technolgy hot issues. Provides WAIS search for back issues.
Internal Audit Newsgroup - (Alt.business.internal-audit) Internal audit newsgroup formed September 5, 1994 for discussion of internal auditing related subjects. Open forum to share ideas, proposals, experiences, hopes, fears, and vulnerabilities. Access via usenet newsreader or on America Online Internet Center or GO Usenet on CompuServe.
IS Audit List (isaudit-list) The IS Audit list server provides IS Auditors a forum to freely discuss topics affecting the profession including career development issues. The site is sponsored by Gerry Myers Associates, an IS Audit Consulting and Recruiting firm. To subscribe to the list server address your request to isaudit-list@isaudit.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject field only. You will receive an acknowledgment welcoming you to the list with important information on the usage of the list server.
ltsn-bma-audit - A list for dissemination of information and discussion of topics related to learning and teaching of auditing. Set up by the Learning & Teaching Support Network for Business Management and Accountancy funded by the UK HEFCs to promote high quality learning and teaching practices. To join the list - ltsn-bma-audit send this message to Mailbase@mailbase.ac.uk - join ltsn-bma-audit Mary Smith substitute your name for 'Mary Smith' The system will read your e-mail address from your message header. (Knowledge Resource).
PeopleSoft Security, Audit, and Control Discussion Group (PSSAC-L). A listserv devoted to PeopleSoft Security, Audit, and Control has been created. For those of you interested in subscribing to this list send an email (with your signature feature turned off) to: listproc@listserv.acns.nwu.edu. Include no subject line. In the body of the message, type: subscribe PSSAC-L yourfirstname yourlastname (example: subscribe PSSAC-L Jane Doe).
RACF-L (RACF-L@UGA.CC.UGA.EDU) is a Discussion List devoted to the topic of Remote Access
Control Facility. Auditors in organizations that use this security tool should consider subscribing to this e- mail discussion group. You can join this group by sending the message "sub RACF-L your name" to listserv@uga.cc.uga.edu. Note: This is a high volume list specifically designed for audit and security personnel using RACF.
RiskList is a KPMG moderated mailing list forum for discussions on control and risk management issues. Join RiskList by sending an email message to majordomo@kpmg.ca with the words "subscribe risklist" in the body of the message.
Scout Report for Business and Economics is an electronic newsletter from the Internet Scout Project. The Report is published every other week and delivered via email. To subscribe to the Business & Economics Report, send email to scoutlst@cs.wisc.edu. In the body of the message type: Subscribe SRBUSECON.
Security Alert for Enterprise Resources provides a monthly security update for I.T. professionals and executives. E-mail notifications provides links to this web-based newsletter. Great knowledge resource on information technology security.