Three concepts that outline the future of auditing
Auditing Remotely Modern technologies have changed the way we communicate and collaborate with each other over the last five years (2007 - 2012) much more than it had done so over the previous twenty years (1987-2007) and even more than the previous 110 years (1877-1987). New ways to collaborate that became available over the last several years include: social networking, tele-presence, virtual group meetings, instant sharing of text, video and audio, as well as virtual content creation. New information technologies pushed the boundaries of what seemed to be impossible in the last century allowing real-time collaboration of people from remote locations. Companies that offer certification, registration, and consulting services increasingly prefer virtual sessions over in-person visits. These technologies open a world of new possibilities for organizations but also introduce a number of challenges. Risk-based Auditing Risk-based audits have been ...