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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 2: Applying Controls and Audit Emphasis ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 21, 2003 Abstract : Whether audit expertise is provided by an internal staff or an independent, outside agency, calling in an audit specialist is as normal as calling in a kicking specialist in a penalty or field goal situation in football. Particularly when you consider the majority of an enterprise software implementation is all about testing, the present of an auditor as a functioning member of the project team makes perfect and logical sense.
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Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations Part 1: Project Planning and Management ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub
Oct 20, 2003 Abstract : Thanks, in part, to the fallout from the financial scandals of Enron, WorldCom, Tyco and others, the corporate spotlight is being refocused on the audit function. However, by waiting until systems are live and in production before applying an audit regimen, you may miss an excellent opportunity to establish effective controls at the outset, when the enterprise software is being implemented. Read on to learn where and how, as an executive sponsor, project manager, or team member, you can instill audit procedures that can continue throughout the life of the software.
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Audit Your Message Strategy by Answering Three Questions (0 Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Sep 1, 2008 Abstract : Most companies create a new marketing plan every 12 months. At the same time, they should audit their message strategy to stay on top of competitors’ marketing and to have confidence that they are delivering the right message to their market.
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Audit Your Message Strategy by Answering Three Questions ( Pages)
by Lawson Abinanti
Jan 4, 2008 Abstract : Most companies create a new marketing plan every 12 months. At the same time, they should audit their message strategy to stay on top of competitors’ marketing and to have confidence that they are delivering the right message to their market.
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Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part Two: Information and Communication, Monitoring, and Startup Tips ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas
Dec 9, 2003 Abstract : An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key characteristics that you should look for when selecting such tool sets. Read on to see how these tool sets can assist your company in meeting the new audit challenges facing corporate America.
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Attributes of Sarbanes-Oxley Tool Sets Part One: Control Environment, Risk Assessment, and Control Activities ( Pages)
by Joseph J. Strub & Michael J. Lucas
Dec 8, 2003 Abstract : An earlier article, Audit Considerations for Enterprise Software Implementations, included a brief discussion of the use of computer-based tool sets and repositories to facilitate compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). Here we examine this issue in more detail. Of particular interest are the key characteristics that you should look for when selecting such tool sets. Read on to see how these tool sets can assist your company in meeting the new audit challenges facing corporate America.
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Micropayments Rise Again ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Aug 1, 1999 Abstract : eCharge, whose previous initiative was a service that would allow consumers to charge purchases to their phone bill, will announce a new charging and billing system that is completely Internet based.
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Siebel Rallies Its Integration Alliance Troops Part 1: Recent Announcements ( Pages)
by P.J. Jakovljevic
May 10, 2002 Abstract : Siebel is finally taking 'the bull by the horns' by acknowledging the integration challenges its customers face, and by addressing that issue. An often troubling aspect of CRM implementations in the past is that the only way IT departments can achieve a full view of the customer is by integrating front-end, customer facing applications (e.g., contact management) with back-office systems, such as billing applications and financial ERP modules.
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Traffic Audits Make Strange Bedfellows: Part II - The Audit Process ( Pages)
by D. Geller
Sep 14, 2000 Abstract : With traffic being the lifeblood of an e-commerce site the Marketing crew knows that the traffic numbers are going to be audited. And they look to the CIO to make sure that the numbers will pass muster. If there’s a problem with the numbers, the CIO may be blamed. So it’s important to understand what auditors want to see, and to make sure that your collection and reporting procedures are appropriate. The greatest danger is having to restate numbers that you’ve already provided to advertisers.
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