Operational Auditing

Operational Auditing: Principles and Techniques for a Changing World, 2nd edition, explains the proven approaches and essential procedures to perform risk-based operational audits. It shows how to effectively evaluate the relevant dynamics associated with programs and processes, including operational, strategic, technological, financial and compliance objectives and risks. This book merges traditional internal audit concepts and practices with contemporary quality control methodologies, tips, tools and techniques. It explains how internal auditors can perform operational audits that result in meaningful findings and useful recommendations to help organizations meet objectives and improve the perception of internal auditors as high-value contributors, appropriate change agents and trusted advisors. The 2nd edition introduces or expands the previous coverage of: • Control self-assessments. • The 7 Es framework for operational quality. • Linkages to ISO 9000. • Flowcharting techniques and value-stream analysis • Continuous monitoring. • The use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). • Robotic process automation (RPA), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML); and • Adds a new chapter that will examine the role of organizational structure and its impact on effective communications, task allocation, coordination, and operational resiliency to more effectively respond to market demands.

The operational auditing HANDBOOK Auditing Business and IT Processes Second Edition The Operational Auditing Handbook Second Edition clarifies the underlying issues, risks and objectives for a wide range of operations and activities and is a professional companion for those who design self-assessment and audit programmes of business processes in all sectors. To accompany this updated edition of The Operational Auditing Handbook please visit www.wiley.com/go/chambers for a complete selection of Standard Audit Programme Guides.

An accounting textbook that describes the objectives and practices of internal control.

Contains all the information and fundamentals you must know to use operational audit concepts effectively. Explains the purpose and mechanics of conducting operational audits or reviews. Identifies the relationship and differences between operational and financial audits. Offers excellent advice on how to get your organization back on track by pinpointing operational deficiencies, developing practical recommendations and implementing positive changes.

"The Operational Audit Blueprint: Definitions, Internal Audit Programs, and Checklists for Success" is an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to improve their organisation's operational processes through operational auditing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of operational auditing, including the tools and techniques used by internal auditors to evaluate operational processes. It also emphasises the importance of audit programs and checklists in achieving success. Contents of the book: FINANCE • Financial reporting • Investments • Accounts payable and receivable • Budgeting & Monitoring • Fixed assets • Tax compliance HR · Human resources · Payroll · Payroll cycle data analytics MANUFACTURING · Planning and production control · Quality control · Maintenance · Safety · ESG SUPPLY CHAIN · Demand Planning · Purchasing · Tendering · Import · Inventory · Third-Party Labour Contractor · Warehouse Management · Purchase-to-Pay Cycle Data Analytics SALES & MARKETING · Sales Management · Sales Performance And Monitoring · Product Development · Pricing And Discount · Promotion And Advertising · Marketing Campaigns · Credit Limits · Export · Order Processing · Customer Relationship Management · Retail · Customer Credit Data Analytics INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY · Business Continuity Management · Data Privacy · Database · It General Controls · It Security Management · It Backup & Recovery · It Vendor Management · It Access Controls · It Asset Management · It Change Management · It Data Management · It Help Desk GENERAL PROCESSES · Contract Management · Project Management · Ethics · Ethical Business Conduct Guidelines · Fraud Prevention Whether you're a business owner, manager, or internal auditor, "The Operational Audit Blueprint: Definitions, Internal Audit Programs, and Checklists for Success" is an essential resource for achieving operational and financial success through improved operational auditing. With this book, you will be able to identify and address potential issues before they become significant problems, ensuring that your organization's are operating at peak efficiency.

Textbook on internal auditing methodology - includes chapters on purchasing functions, advertising and marketing, insurance programmes, etc.

Operational auditing goes beyond attesting to the fairness of the financial statements. The reader will learn to make significant contributions to the food and beverage operationas profitability by auditing for efficiency and making recommendations that help management reduce costs and increase revenues. It is an exciting aspect of auditing that makes the auditor feel he has made a real difference to the success of the operation. While reading the book, the student will follow Aimee Stone, a senior auditor, as she conducts an audit of Jennyas CafA(c), a full-service restaurant and bar. The student will discover the types of audit deficiencies that auditors uncover in typical food and beverage operational audits as Aimee audits all aspects of Jennyas CafA(c), including cash, warehouse operations, bar operations, sales, inventories, menu costing, kitchen operations, and other areas. Finally, the student will learn to write an effective audit report with solid management recommendations.

The field of taxation of employee and executive compensation is complex, dynamic and ever-changing. CCH's U.S. Master Compensation Tax Guide unravels the complexity and explains in clear and concise language this critical area, providing practical and comprehensive guidance. The Guide covers the complicated compensation tax topic in a comprehensive yet practical, straightforward fashion that readers value and appreciate.