Agile Audit Transformation and Beyond (Paperback)

Toby DeRoche

ISBN 10: 1032062908 / ISBN 13: 9781032062907

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2024

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Paperback. Auditing at the speed of risk requires internal auditors to rethink the way we work. Agile auditing provides a path forward that blends the best elements from agile project management and internal audit best practices.Leaders in internal audit are ready to incorporate an agile audit mindset in their departments, but most of the available resources provide theoretical ideas. Even when outside consultants lead an agile transition, the consultants primarily focus on adding agile ceremonies without addressing the fundamental mindset change required for an agile audit transformation. This book provides a practical guide for audit leaders to follow as a playbook for implementing agile across their department, impacting every facet of the audit lifecycle, and addressing the mental shift required for making a lasting change. Every chapter includes discussion questions to facilitate discourse or just to help you analyze your own department. Next, we look at a typical internal audit department as they attempt the transition from a traditional audit methodology to agile auditing so we can learn from their missteps and successes.The guidance in Agile Audit Transformation and Beyond includes the basics of agile auditing, practical directions for shifting each phase of the audit life cycle, common hurdles faced during the transition, and forward-looking thought leadership on expanding beyond internal audit into agile assurance. Auditing at the speed of risk requires internal auditors to rethink the way we work. Agile auditing provides a path forward that blends the best elements from agile project management and internal audit best practices. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Agile Audit Transformation and Beyond (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032062908
• ISBN 13: 9781032062907
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Auditing at the speed of risk requires internal auditors to rethink the way we work. Agile auditing provides a path forward that blends the best elements from agile project management and internal audit best practices.

Leaders in internal audit are ready to incorporate an agile audit mindset in their departments, but most of the available resources provide theoretical ideas. Even when outside consultants lead an agile transition, the consultants primarily focus on adding agile ceremonies without addressing the fundamental mindset change required for an agile audit transformation. This book provides a practical guide for audit leaders to follow as a playbook for implementing agile across their department, impacting every facet of the audit lifecycle, and addressing the mental shift required for making a lasting change. Every chapter includes discussion questions to facilitate discourse or just to help you analyze your own department. Next, we look at a typical internal audit department as they attempt the transition from a traditional audit methodology to agile auditing so we can learn from their missteps and successes.

The guidance in Agile Audit Transformation and Beyond includes the basics of agile auditing, practical directions for shifting each phase of the audit life cycle, common hurdles faced during the transition, and forward-looking thought leadership on expanding beyond internal audit into agile assurance.

About the Author

Toby DeRoche focuses his career advising governance and assurance professionals on solutions to their audit, risk, and compliance needs. As a credentialed subject matter expert, Toby assists organizations improve their internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions. He is also an experienced author and presenter, having delivered nearly 100 presentations to audit, risk, and fraud professionals.
Toby is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with an MBA and Internal Audit specialization from Louisiana State University. He is also certified in Agile Audit (cAAP), SAFe Agile (SA), Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Internal Control Auditing (CICA), and Fraud Examination (CFE).
Toby's professional background includes over 15 years in internal audit, fraud examination, and technology enablement consulting. He is also an experienced speaker and prolific writer having delivered 16 whitepapers, 40 blogs, and nearly 100 presentations on audit, risk, and fraud topics. As the founder of Insight CPE, LLC, Toby is dedicated to audit, risk, and fraud professionals' continued education. In this role, he partnered with cRisk Academy to create the Certified Agile Auditor Professional (cAAP) course, the first of its kind in the world.