QuestionsCategory: CA-IPC Internal Control Systemquestion – to prepare an audit plan in cis environment an auditor should gather information. mention such information which he has to collect. ans (1) how the cis function is orgnized and extent of concentration or distribution of computer processing throughout the entity. (2) planning how,where and when the cis function will be reviewed including scheduling the works of the cis experts, as applicable. sir I m not understand this 2 point . plz give me ans with example
Ashish PatelAshish Patel asked 7 years ago
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RaviRavi Staff answered 7 years ago

1st Point means
Structureof CIS Department Director / Senior Manager / Manager their role and responsibilities, auditor should be aware about these things so that he knows which information can be obtained from each person. Further whether computers present only in CIS department or each department has computer 
2nd point means
Auditor has to decide , how will study technical aspect of computer system , what work will done by CIS experts and when will they do it , like studying networking , programming , back up etc
Above points important while planing audit in CIS environment