The Information Systems Auditing training is a one-day foundational program designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of how information systems are audited to ensure reliability, security, integrity, and compliance. This course explains the role of IS auditing in governance, risk management, and assurance, enabling learners to understand audit objectives, controls, evidence, and reporting in technology-driven environments.

• Understand the principles, frameworks, and objectives of information systems auditing in modern organizations.
• Identify audit methodologies, governance structures, control frameworks, and compliance requirements for information systems.
• Apply risk assessment, control evaluation, evidence collection, and audit planning techniques effectively.
• Conduct audits for applications, databases, networks, infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, and operational processes.
• Analyze audit findings, identify control gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.
• Build effective, compliant, and risk-driven information systems auditing practices using industry best practices.

 • Entry-level information systems auditors
 • IT governance, risk, and compliance professionals
 • Internal audit team members
 • IT professionals supporting audit activities
 • Business professionals seeking IS audit awareness

 • Basic understanding of IT systems and organizational processes
 • Familiarity with business operations is beneficial
 • No prior auditing experience is required

 • Understanding the purpose and scope of information systems audits
 • Knowledge of key IT risks and control concepts
 • Awareness of IS audit standards and frameworks
 • Ability to support audit planning and evidence collection
 • Familiarity with audit reporting and follow-up processes

By the end of this training, participants will have a clear understanding of information systems auditing concepts and practices. Learners will be able to explain IS audit objectives, understand risks and controls, support audit activities, and confidently participate in assurance, governance, and compliance discussions.

Introduction to Information Systems Auditing
 • Purpose and objectives of IS auditing
 • Role of IS audits in governance and assurance
 • Types of information systems audits
 • Key stakeholders and responsibilities

IS Audit Standards, Frameworks, and Ethics
 • Overview of commonly used IS audit standards
 • Role of control frameworks in IS auditing
 • Auditor independence and professional ethics
 • Responsibilities of IS auditors

IT Risks and Control Environment
 • Common information systems risks
 • Preventive, detective, and corrective controls
 • IT General Controls overview
 • Application control awareness

IS Audit Process and Methodology
 • Audit planning and scoping basics
 • Understanding audit criteria
 • Evidence types and sources
 • Documentation and working papers

Audit Findings, Reporting, and Follow-Up
 • Identifying control gaps and observations
 • Writing clear audit findings
 • Audit reporting essentials
 • Management responses and follow-up awareness

• Information Systems Auditing Fundamentals & Audit Framework
• Risk Assessment, Control Evaluation & Audit Planning
• System Security, Infrastructure & Application Audit Procedures
• Evidence Collection, Reporting & Corrective Action Management
• End-to-End Information Systems Audit Project

Participants will be evaluated through interactive discussions, concept-based assessments, and short scenario-driven exercises conducted during the training. The evaluation focuses on understanding IS auditing fundamentals, control concepts, and the ability to relate audit practices to real-world information systems environments.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for Information Systems Auditing. This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of IS auditing principles, audit processes, control assessment, and assurance practices.