White Paper - Data Analytics Techniques for Internal Audit

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Author

Tariq Islam

PMIIA, BEng(First Class Honours), BMaths&ComputerScience, DCAM

Date

2025

Topics Explored

Internal Audit, Data Analytics and Technology Audit

Format

White Paper

Extract/Description

Data analytics has proven to be an effective internal audit technique as it provides a deeper level of assurance compared to traditional sampling approaches through the ability to test full data populations.
This white paper provides guidance on different data analytics techniques and how different types of data can be analysed.

Key Points

Data analytics can be used to independently assess:
– the integrity of systems and processes
– the integrity of data flows
– the accuracy and completeness of reporting
– data quality.

Relevant Industries

All

Level of Assumed Knowledge

Intermediate

Aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards

Yes