Busy Auditor - The Best Books Reviews

This collection of auditing cases provides an interactive learning approach to various aspects of the audit process. The cases cover a wide range of topics, including risk assessment, internal controls, fraud detection, materiality, audit procedures, and professional judgment. Students are presented with real-world scenarios and are prompted to apply auditing principles and standards to reach conclusions and make recommendations. F...

"Auditing for Dummies" by Maire Loughran offers a comprehensive yet accessible guide to understanding the principles and procedures of auditing. The book demystifies the auditing process by breaking down complex topics into easily understandable parts, avoiding technical jargon. It covers various aspects of auditing, including professional standards, risk assessment, evidence collection, internal controls, and specific au...

This collection of texts focuses on occupational fraud and abuse, providing a detailed examination of various fraud schemes such as skimming, cash larceny, billing schemes, payroll schemes, expense reimbursement schemes, register disbursements, and noncash misappropriation. It discusses the behavioral and social factors that motivate individuals to commit these acts, including theories like Cressey's fraud triangle and Sutherla...

"Internal Audit Practice from A to Z" by Patrick Onwura Nzechukwu offers a comprehensive and practical guide to modern internal auditing. The book outlines key processes and techniques used in audits, with a strong focus on risk management, control evaluation, and organizational governance.

Nzechukwu also examines how to effectively manage the internal audit function, covering audit planning, team organization, staffing, a...

This handbook on internal auditing, particularly within the context of SAP systems and using the SAP Audit Roadmap, offers practical guidance for audit work and caters to various user needs. Rooted in the organizational structure of SAP AG and its Global Internal Audit Services (GIAS), the text details methodologies, responsibilities, and tools relevant to internal audits, referencing professional standards and legal requiremen...

This collection of excerpts discusses the challenges of managing extreme complexity in various fields, including medicine, construction, aviation, and finance. It highlights that despite having accumulated vast knowledge and highly skilled professionals, avoidable failures persist due to our inherent human limitations and the difficulty of applying that knowledge consistently. The text proposes a seemingly simple, yet powerful, sol...

This compilation of auditing materials provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, procedures, and standards governing financial statement audits. It covers topics ranging from risk assessment and internal controls to the collection of audit evidence and the formation of an auditor's opinion. The text also addresses ethical responsibilities, legal liability, and various attestation services offered by CPA firms. Fu...