Robotics to Replace ACL, Part 2

Previously I wrote Will Robotics (RPA) Replace ACL? The short answer is no, and I describe the reasons in that post. But that doesn’t mean someone won’t try. Shortly after I wrote my original robotics post, I encountered robotics vs. ACL, … Continue reading →

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Use LinkedIn to get an IT Audit job

If you’re looking for an IT Audit job, here’s how to use LinkedIn to get noticed. In a nutshell, you need to enhance your LinkedIn profile so that everyone knows you’re working hard at learning IT auditor skills. If you’re already working … Continue reading →

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Will Robotics (RPA) Replace ACL?

In my last post, I described Why Internal Auditors Should Care about Robotic Process Automation. In this post, I’ll explore whether RPA can replace analytic packages like ACL, IDEA, R, and Power BI. That might seem like a strange question, but a … Continue reading →

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Audit Management Sometimes Sucks

When internal auditors (or those pretending to be such) do poor work and don’t follow the appropriate audit and IT standards, they are unprofessional. However, I put the blame at the feed of audit management. This post is a result … Continue reading →

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How to get an IT Audit job with little or no experience

I get asked all the time, “How do I get a job in IT audit with little or no experience?” When Michael Onuoha asked me this question (see here), I thought I’d share my response with my readers. You’ll find these … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons Why Being an IT Auditor is So Hard

Before you choose a career as an IT auditor, consider my top 10 reasons why being an IT auditor is so hard. You have to interview experts, ask them for help understanding some items, and then explain to them why … Continue reading →

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Do you have User IDs Hidden in the Cloud?

It’s 10 o’clock in the cloud. Do you know where all your user IDs are? Are some hidden in the cloud? Cloud security if often cloudy because it’s not on premise where you can control it easier. That means you … Continue reading →

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Make Audits Easier, More Effective in the New Year

I previously blogged about some audit tips that make audits later in the New Year easier and more effective. I made some minor updates to the post and am sharing it again. Audit Tips for the New YearFiled under: Audit

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Mack Falls Prey to Phishing Email

It finally happened: I fell prey to a phishing email. I actually clicked a link. At work, no less. Not good. So the place I’m working right now (I’m a contractor, which makes it worse), I’ve been there a while, and … Continue reading →

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