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InTREx – Audit

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Audit Component Rating Areas to focus on when rating IT Audit component adequacy:

• Independence and quality of oversight • Audit risk analysis methodology/resources applied • Scope, frequency, accuracy, and timeliness of audit reports • Extent of audit participation in SDLC to ensure effectiveness internal controls and audit trails • Audit plan in providing appropriate coverage of IT risks • IT auditor’s adherence to code of ethics/professional standards • Qualifications of IT auditors • Timely and formal follow-up and reporting on management’s resolution of identified issues/weaknesses • Quality and effectiveness of internal and external audit activity related to IT controls