Master the Art of Business Application Auditing with Expert Techniques

The Auditing Business Applications – In-Person CPE Training Event is a dynamic, hands-on program designed to provide professionals with the essential tools to effectively audit critical business systems. By attending this three-day seminar, you’ll earn 24 NASBA-approved CPE credits while gaining valuable knowledge in business application auditing, IT controls, and risk management for systems like enterprise resource planning (ERP), human resources/payroll, treasury, and CRM applications.

This premier event empowers auditors, compliance officers, IT professionals, and finance experts to understand the intricacies of application systems, bolster internal controls, and mitigate risks effectively.

Why Attend?

Earn 24 CPE Credits - Gain professional recognition and satisfy key certification requirements, including Yellow Book (YB) credits for government auditors.
Strengthen Internal Controls - Master techniques to evaluate and improve IT application controls (ITACs) to ensure system integrity, security, and compliance.
Build Risk Management Expertise - Learn how to assess and address risks associated with business applications, covering vulnerabilities in financial, HR, and CRM systems.
Tailored for Diverse Professionals - Whether you're in audit, IT, finance, or compliance, this program is designed to elevate your expertise in business application auditing.
Real-World Insights from Experts - Benefit from interactive sessions, case studies, and best practices led by experienced instructors.

What You’ll Learn

By attending this seminar, participants will acquire actionable insights and practical skills critical to auditing business applications. Learning objectives include:

Understanding Business Application Systems - Analyze critical systems like ERP, inventory, cash management, and CRM applications.
Mastering Auditing Methodologies - Implement robust techniques to identify, evaluate, and mitigate IT risks.
Assessing IT Application Controls (ITACs) - Explore methods to test and improve input, processing, and output controls within applications.
Enhancing Risk-Based Auditing Techniques - Leverage frameworks like COBIT, NIST, and ISO to assess and prioritize application risks.
Developing Effective Communication - Learn how to document findings, create actionable recommendations, and communicate results to stakeholders.
Navigating Compliance Requirements - Ensure adherence to industry standards, including SOX, COSO, and data protection regulations.

Seminar Highlights

This interactive event will cover a range of critical topics designed to optimize your auditing practices, including but not limited to the following areas:

The role of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
Frameworks and methodologies like SDLC, DevSecOps, IAM, APIs, and agile testing.
Risk-ranking applications and prioritizing audits based on organizational goals.
Evaluating controls for system security, access management, backups, and recovery.
Addressing software costs and implementing IT change management systems.

Key Agenda Topics

Participants can expect a structured and detailed agenda that includes:

Introduction to ITGCs and ITACs - Overview of internal controls, auditing techniques, and frameworks.
Understanding Business Application Audits - Focus on revenue, disbursement, HR/payroll, and treasury systems.
Risk Assessment and Planning - Practical strategies for identifying risks, defining scopes, and creating audit plans.
Performing Application Audits - Control evaluation, sampling methods, application integrity, and process documentation.
Enhancing System Security - User roles, provisioning, and de-provisioning practices.
Backup and Recovery - RTOs, RPOs, and strategies to strengthen disaster recovery plans.
Delivering Results - Workpaper documentation, reporting audit findings, and recommending improvements.

Event Details

Format: Live, in-person event led by industry experts.
Schedule:
- Day 1–2 (Tuesday-Wednesday): 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Day 3 (Thursday): 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Duration: Three days (24 CPE credits).
Cost: $2,160 per attendee.
Location: Offered in multiple cities with monthly sessions available.
Prerequisites: None – open to professionals from all backgrounds.

Who Should Attend?

This program caters to professionals across various fields who are responsible for ensuring application security and compliance, such as:

Internal Auditors seeking advanced auditing techniques.
IT Professionals involved in application management and system development.
Compliance Officers ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
Finance and Accounting Leaders monitoring the integrity of business systems.

Why Business Application Auditing Matters

Business systems are at the heart of organizational efficiency, data integrity, and compliance. A robust audit approach ensures security and regulatory alignment while addressing potential vulnerabilities. This program equips professionals with the insights and methodologies needed to safeguard critical systems, adding both value to their organizations and credibility to their roles.

Register Today

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in your organization. Secure your spot at the Auditing Business Applications – In-Person CPE Training Event and gain the confidence to lead successful audits.

Register now and earn 24 CPE credits while mastering the skills to assess and secure today’s most critical business applications!

Auditing Business Applications - In-Person

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Brand: IT-Auditing

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The sessions will be as follows:

Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Offered in-person in various cites each month on Tuesday-Thursdays in three sessions.
Information Technology controls are categorized as General Controls and Application Controls.

This “Auditing Business Applications” seminar can be paired with our one-day, 8 CPE-credit, “IT General Controls” seminar, or taken as a stand-alone class. As a stand-alone class, we will briefly cover ITGCs but focus on ITACs…how the business applications are identified and risk-ranked, and how their controls are documented, assessed, and improved.

We will cover various methodologies from COBIT, NIST, ISO, PMI, etc. and terminologies such as SDLC, DevSecOps, Agile Development and Testing, Identity Access and Management (IAM), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Immutable Backups, Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs), Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs), Moves-to-Production (MTPs), and others.
Attendees will:

Understand the fundamentals of IT auditing and auditing business applications, including the role and importance of auditing in ensuring application system integrity, security, and control.

Gain knowledge of auditing methodologies and techniques specifically applicable to business applications.

Learn how to assess and manage risks associated with business applications, including identifying potential application vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate controls.

Acquire skills to test and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls within business applications.

Develop an understanding of the criteria for inventorying and risk-ranking business applications.

Enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through case studies and discussion of instructors’ ITAC audits.

Build communication and reporting skills to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Obtain a comprehensive framework for conducting successful audits of business applications and ensuring compliance with organization and industry best practices.
Introduction and Concepts: COSO Frameworks, Internal Control, Internal Auditing, IT Auditing

Overview of ITGCs, ITACs, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

How Business Applications Work

The Buy vs. Build Decision of Application Software

On-Premise vs. Hosted Applications

The Systems Development Lifecyle and DevSecOps

Personnel Responsibilities for Applications: IT Management, Users, Business System Analysts, Application Developers and Software Engineers, IT Security, Computer Operations, Software QA, Testers, Consultants, Auditors

Control Objectives of Business Application System Audits

Planning Application Audits, Assessing Application Risk, and Determining the Scope

Performing Application Audits: Control Identification, Sampling and Testing Methods, Assessment, Workpaper Documentation

Application Security Provisioning and De-Provisioning, User Profiles/ Roles, Change Control, and Implementation Control

Controls over Application Input, Processing, and Output

Application System Backup and Recovery, RTO and RPO

Accounting for Software Costs

Reporting the Results of the Business Application Audit

Recommendations for ITAC Improvements
The Auditing Business Applications CPE event is a comprehensive training program designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively audit business applications. This in-person event covers a wide range of topics related to auditing various types of business applications, including enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, customer relationship management (CRM) software, and other critical applications used in organizations.

During the event, participants will delve into the importance of auditing business applications in today's digital landscape and understand the risks associated with these applications. The program focuses on providing practical guidance and best practices for evaluating controls within business applications, conducting risk assessments, performing data analysis, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Led by an industry expert, the event offers interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and discussions that encourage active participation and knowledge sharing among attendees. The goal is to enhance participants' auditing capabilities, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of controls, identify potential vulnerabilities, and contribute to the overall governance and risk management processes within their organizations.

Whether you are an internal auditor, IT professional, or compliance officer, this CPE event provides valuable insights and tools to enhance your ability to audit and assess business applications. Register now at Compliance-Seminars.com to secure your spot in this engaging and informative in-person training opportunity.

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