By Ben Getz, Bradley University - Student Essay Contest Winner, Graduate Division
Continuous auditing is a method used to perform control and risk assessment automatically on a more frequent basis. It effectively and continuously tests controls and risks which result in timely notification of gaps and weaknesses to allow immediate follow-up and remediation. Read this essay submitted by Bradley University student, Ben Getz to learn about the history of continuous auditing, associated cost issues, continuous auditing benefits, and a success story.