Information technology (IT) has enhanced control processes, enabled opportunities for utilizing close-loop control systems and provided the means for more timely corrective actions. Unfortunately, IT has also introduced the potential for a detrimental proliferation of controls. Therefore, developing and deploying an organizationally adjusted IT governance structure to ensure the appropriate control allocations is a mandate requiring an in-depth managerial understanding of the enterprise’s internal and external environment. Specifically, consideration of the financial institution’s mission and operating environment is imperative when attempting to implement good IT governance. Acting now arms IT leaders with strategies and tactics for effectively and efficiently improving information processing that can create a competitive advantage. Robert can assist you in determining how well your enterprise designed and deployed IT controls, as well as, maintained compliance with applicable laws.

An IT audit project encompasses the following processes: 1. Planning 2. Study and evaluation of controls 3. Testing of controls 4. IT audit reporting 5. IT audit follow-up. The estimated IT audit scope and duration is dependent on the organization’s technological architecture. Robert's audit engagements are effective and cost-effective.

Dr. Robert E. Davis, MBA, DBA, CISA, CICA is a management audit consultant/senior audit manager, a freelance writer, a published author as well as a university-level instructor. His unique qualifications encompass more than twenty-five years of audit, information security and accounting practice experience and expertise. Professionally, he is a recognized as an accomplished, energetic auditor, author, and speaker with a sound mix of experience and skills in monitoring and evaluating controls.