Continuous Auditing Empowers Managers to Swiftly Identify and Address Control Failures
The article discusses the importance of using computer systems to monitor and improve business decisions continually. It suggests that managers need to ensure that the controls in these systems are working correctly to reduce risks. The approach recommended is called continuous auditing, which means regularly checking these controls to provide timely feedback. This ongoing monitoring helps IT auditors gather significant evidence for making quick and accurate evaluations about the effectiveness of the controls.