Fundamentals of Auditing Process Automation

IT AuditInternal Audit

Overview

This course provides an introduction to software automation technologies and key considerations for organizations getting started on their automation journeys. Key areas covered include different types of process automation from industrial, to IT (DevOPs) and digital transformation made possible through robotic process automation (RPA) and cognitive automation using artificial intelligence (AI). The course discusses the role Business Process Management (BPM), process workflows and governance play when considering these technologies and how to implement and assess them.

Why you should take this course

For users who are new to internal auditing, or would like to learn more about it.

Here are the topics we'll cover.

  1. Automation Explained

    • Key Concepts
    • Differences Between Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation and DevOps

  2. Governance and Management of Automation

    • The Importance of Governance in Automation
    • Automation Governance Committees
    • Common Assessment Measures
    • Automation Strategy and Programs

  3. Ethics of Automation and Artificial Intelligence

    • Automation Ethics
    • Common Challenges

  4. Common Automation Workflows: Understanding Workflows

    • Implementing Automation in IT and Business Processes
    • Maturity Assessment Before Automation
    • Key Automation Controls
    • Automation Vulnerabilities

  5. Tips for Assessing Automation

    • Self-Assessment Activities
    • Testing Activities
    • Key Data Requests
    • Common Questions to Ask

Learning Style

Instructor Led

Level

Entry Level

Who this course is for

Auditors, Information Security, and Risk professionals wanting to gain a general understanding of process automation and how to assess Business Process Management (BPM), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), applications, and servers.

NASBA Certified CPE

24 credits

Field of Study

Auditing

Length of course

24h

Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None
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Here are the learning objectives we'll cover

  • Understand how automation creates competitive advantages.
  • Demonstrate how automation helps maintain regulatory compliance
  • Apply knowledge of IT changes due to automation to adapt the internal audit plan, understand workflows and assess automation
  • List the differences between process automation and DevOps
  • Explain the importance of governance and ethics in automation

Attendance policy for on-site and online instructor-led training

Students are expected to arrive on time for classes with the proper materials and attitude. An overall attendance rate of 100% is expected to fully absorb the materials and to complete labs. If you have an expected absence, please email support@acilearning.com or your instructor ahead of time. The number of CPEs awarded will be equivalent to the number of hours attended.

ACI Learning is registered with NASBA

ACI Learning is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/