IT-3027
Course Code
5 Days
Duration
4
Upcoming Dates
Sector Name
As organizations increasingly rely on information technology to support operations, financial reporting, decision-making, and service delivery, technology risks have become inseparable from business risks. System failures, weak access controls, data integrity issues, cybersecurity threats, and ineffective IT governance can significantly impact organizational performance, compliance, and reputation. Consequently, auditors are expected to understand IT risks and controls—even when they do not have a technical background.
To address this growing expectation, BOOST has developed the IT Audit for Non-IT Auditors course as a structured and practical introduction to IT auditing concepts specifically tailored for auditors and assurance professionals without an IT specialization. The program is designed to demystify IT environments and help participants understand how technology supports business processes and where key audit risks typically arise.
The course focuses on building practical awareness rather than technical depth. Participants learn how to identify IT-related risks, understand general IT controls and application controls, and assess their impact on audit objectives. Emphasis is placed on integrating IT considerations into financial, operational, and compliance audits and on working effectively with IT specialists when required.
Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and audit-focused discussions, participants gain the confidence to ask the right questions, recognize IT control weaknesses, and incorporate IT risk considerations into audit planning and reporting.
