1. Audit Management

2. Resource allocation/prioritazion/planning/execution/ reassignments Evaluating audit quality/peer reviews Best practices identification Computer Information System (CIS) audit career development Career path planning Performance assessment Performance counseling and feedback Training (internal/external) Professional development

3. Resource Allocation Prioritazion Planning Execution Reassignments

4. Evaluating audit quality/peer reviews Audit Quality Scope and objectives of IT audit Term of evaluating

5. Best practices identification Why is it Important to Learn about Best Practices ?

6. Computer Information System (CIS) audit career development To commits resources training and development If a clear career path and development program do not exist, the chances of poor performance and turnover of personnel are high. Define career path within which options, training, expected knowledge, skills, and abilities are specified for each level advancesment

7. Career path planning IS Auditor Trainee Assistant IS Auditor IS Auditor Senior IS Auditor Manager of IS Auditor Director of IS Auditor

8. Performance assessment Performance assessment is the process by which criteria for individual career paths are matched to organizational goals and objectives. Employees need to understand how the measurement of their performance relates to their progress both within the IS audit function and within the organization as a whole. IS Auditor must demonstrated effectively – through strong performance, as well as the successful attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Term of assessment

9. Performance counseling and feedback Management feedback is another important component of the career development process.

10. Training (internal/external) Training Levels: –A general curriculum should be prepared that covers training and education that must be administered to give all IS auditor an opportunity to become fully qualified in their profession. –Individualized plans should be prepared that are tailored to chosen career paths, as well as to individual strengths and weaknesses.

11. Professional development Professional Community Certification –Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants –Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – Institute of Internal Auditors –Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) – Information System Audit and Control Association –Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - Information System Audit and Control Association