Risk Assessment of IT Systems

Course Description

The issuance of SAS 145 made many changes to risk assessment in the planning of audits. One of the major changes was the increased focus. On the risk assessment of Information Technology Systems. This course will cover the requirements of SAS 145 as well as discuss many of the troubling issues related to IT in an audit. In addition to the exceptional material, Jeff will include his signature video parodies, which are designed to keep you awake and reinforce the material.

Major Topics

• Understand the key requirements of SAS 145 that impact the planning of audits with a focus on IT risk assessment
• Learn to perform effective risk assessments of Information Technology systems during audits.
• Analyze the critical areas of concern within IT systems that may present significant risks in the audit process.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Apply the requirements of SAS 145
• Perform proper risk assessment of IT systems in an audit
• Describe the areas of concern in a system of IT
• Describe areas which present the most concern

Course Information

• CPD Credit: 1.0 hours Information Technology
• Prerequisites: None
• Program Level: Basic
• Advance Preparation: None
• Who Should Participate: Accountants and financial professionals who want to understand IT risks and identify hazards.

Instructor

• Name: Jeff Sailor
• Hometown: Ocala, FL
• Bio: Jeff Sailor is a provider of high-quality, innovative Accounting and Auditing CPE Courses. For more than 30 years, Jeffrey L. Sailor, CPA and his creative team have produced the most informative, engaging and fun CPE courses available.