IT Examiner School eBook

Internal Use Only

IT Audit Scope

Identifies areas to be reviewed consistent with risk assessment/ risk level

Describes how the audit will be performed and tools to be used

Provides the timeframe for completing the audit

Firms may provide engagement letter specifying this information including costs, otherwise the scope will be defined in the report.

Internal Use Only

Example – Risk Assessment ≠ Audit Scope

Risk Assessment / Audit Schedule

• Network Penetration and Vulnerability Assessment • Wire Transfer Audit • Internet Banking/Social Media Audit • IT Audit • Vendor Management Audit

List of IT Audits

Scope from IT Audit