Information Technology Auditing
ACCT 660 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: (Formerly MSAS 670.) Prerequisites: ACCT 618, ACCT 630, and INFA 610. A comprehensive study of information technology (IT) auditing. Discussion covers the advanced knowledge and skills needed to protect organizational assets using logical, physical, and financial controls. Emphasis is on data integrity, security, and efficiency of information systems. Activities integrate theoretical concepts with practical applications focusing on critical IT auditing competencies, such as research, risk assessment, analysis, decision-making, reporting, technology, strategic management, and data analytics. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ACCT 660 or MSAS 670.