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San Jo se State University. O ctober 12 , 2006. Internal Audit: A 2006 Perspective. Lynn Falbo lfalbo@wrcas.com. Agenda. “Audit” Evolution Working for Multi-national companies Career Opportunities Questions. “Audit” Evolution”. “Audit Generations” Control-Based Auditing
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San Jose State University October 12, 2006 Internal Audit: A 2006 Perspective Lynn Falbo lfalbo@wrcas.com
Agenda • “Audit” Evolution • Working for Multi-national companies • Career Opportunities • Questions
“Audit” Evolution” • “Audit Generations” • Control-Based Auditing • Process-Based Auditing • Risk-Based Auditing • Risk-Management Based Auditing • Merging / integration of Financial, Operational, IT focus
Introduction Audit Process Methodology Understanding the actual status Knowledge about ideal situations are the keys for improvements Comparison Analysis of Documents Interviews Questionnaires Actual Key Data Structure Processes Interfaces etc. Ideal (Better) Strategy Business Policy Law, guidelines State of the Art Customer Surveys etc. Recommendations constructive future-oriented feasible improving processes and profits
Introduction “Audit” Evolution” – Questions • What Generation is represented by previous slide “Audit Process Methodology” model? • What Generation best represents the focus of SOX (COSO Internal Control Framework)? • What Generation best describes the methodology you were taught? • What Generation is predominant in industry today?
Agenda • “Audit” Evolution • Working for Multi-national companies • Career Opportunities • Questions
Working for Multi-national companies • Unique challenges • Culture • Management style • Philosophy • “Global” business model • Diversity • Organization
Agenda • “Audit” Evolution • Working for Multi-national companies • Career Opportunities • Questions
Career Opportunities • Audit • Accounting / Finance • SOX Compliance • Other…..
Career Opportunities • Auditor for a Day • Exposure to the audit profession • Site visit at local companies • Attendance at the IIA meeting
Agenda • “Audit” Evolution • Working for Multi-national companies • Career Opportunities • Questions