A Standard for Auditing Computer Applications is a dynamic new resource for evaluating all aspects of automated business systems and systems environments. At the heart of A Standard for Auditing Computer Applications system is a set of customizable workpapers that provide blow-by-blow coverage of all phases of the IT audit process for traditional mainframe distributed processing and client/server environments. A Standard for Auditing Computer Applications was developed by Marty Krist an acknowledged and respected expert in IT auditing. Drawing upon his more than twenty years of auditing experience with leading enterprise organizations worldwide Marty walks you step-by-step through the audit process for system environments and specific applications and utilities. He clearly spells out what you need to look for and where to look for it and he provides expert advice and guidance on how to successfully address a problem when you find one. When you order A Standard for Auditing Computer Applications you receive a powerful package containing all the forms checklists and templates you'll ever need to conduct successful audits on downloadable resources. Designed to function as a handy on-the-job resource the book follows a concise quick-access format. It begins with an overview of the general issues inherent in any IT review. This is followed by a comprehensive review of the audit planning process. The remainder of the book provides you with detailed point-by-point breakdowns along with proven tools for:evaluating systems environments-covers all the bases including IT administration security backup and recovery planning systems development and moreEvaluating existing controls for determining hardware and software reliabilityAssessing the new system development processEvaluating all aspects of individual applications from I/O processing and logical and physical security to documentation training and programmed proceduresAssessing specific applications and utilities including e-mail groupware finance and accounting applications CAD R&D production applications and more