Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Information Technology Audit
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Anh
3. Course Code:
ACC507165
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
This course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the current IT trends that impact the need for IT auditing and the role of auditors in the IT field. Learners are expected to recognize the basic Vietnamese and international legal requirements regarding information security and regulations related to IT auditing. In addition, the objective of this course is to apply the IT auditing process and design an audit program for applications and operations in information systems. Finally, the course aims to provide an initial understanding of the common tools and techniques used in IT auditing and some aspects of an organization's IT planning, including strategy, IT governance, and risk management.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
This course provides learners with an understanding of IT audits from the perspective of internal and independent audits to provide society with quality auditors who meet the needs of IT auditing. The course begins with an overview of IT auditing and legal regulations related to information security and IT auditing. Learners are introduced to the IT audit process, and the tools and techniques used in IT auditing. To implement IT audit programs, knowledge of IT strategy, governance, and risk management is synthesized as a basis for introducing the role of auditors in IT governance, management, and application activities in the organization towards continuous audits. In-depth knowledge of auditing applied systems and the operations of accounting information systems are also supplied to develop professional knowledge and skills for IT audits.