Accounting/Information Technology Information Assurance Services Sample Syllabus

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Thanks to Douglas Ziegenfuss of Old Dominion University for contributing this syllabus.

Course Description:

Standards, ethics and practice of information technology assurance services particularly as it concerns the governance and control of information systems.

Learning Goals:

To impart the philosophy and practice of information technology assurance services as well as the importance of information technology governance. After completing this class students will understand:

  • Information technology auditing standards and ethics
  • Information technology threats faced by organizations
  • Information technology governance and controls that organizations use to mitigate risks
  • Information technology auditing procedures
  • Information technology auditing software
  • Audit reporting

For questions regarding this syllabus, contact Dr. Douglas E. Ziegenfuss at [email protected].