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Perform a web search on recent (in the past 3 years) articles to find an interesting case study, such as
news articles in relation to IS risks. Do NOT choose the same cases to the Business simulation activity.
Otherwise, you may receive zero mark.
You will need to provide the URL link to the original case in the reference list when you submit the
assignment.
Assuming that you are an IS auditor, prepare an IS audit plan and report to the management of your
client. The document must include the followings:
1) Executive Summary
You will need to prepare an executive summary document (0.5 page maximum) to the board of
directors.
2) Background to the Case
Background to the client’s business and computerised environment. - This is to demonstrate
your understanding of the client’s business and IS environment.
3) IS Risks
Identify IS risks from the case study, including analysing the likelihood, level of risks and
implications to the business.
4) Audit Areas, Audit Objectives and Procedures
Prepare an audit plan outlining the areas that you propose to audit. In addition, you will need
to include audit objectives and audit procedures for each of the area(s) that you plan to audit.
5) Audit Questions and Documents
For each of the audit objectives, provide at least three examples of interview questions that you
will use to gather evidence from clients, including naming relevant documents that you may
want to obtain for the audit.
6) Control Recommendations
Provide a set of recommendations of control mechanism(s) to mitigate for each of the IS risks.
Identify the benefits of your recommendation to your client.