JournalofAccountancy

Considering IT risk during audit risk assessment procedures

The widespread use of information technology (IT) can introduce various risks that affect financial reporting and the audit process. To assist auditors in identifying and addressing these risks, the ...
JD Supra

Risk Assessments and Internal Controls

How does a risk assessment provide a structured approach to establishing effective internal controls. After preparation of the risk assessment, the next step is to prioritize the listing of the risks ...
JournalofAccountancy

Lessons learned from the first year of SAS 145

Risk assessment is fundamental to audit quality. The AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 145, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and ...
Statetechmagazine

The NIST OSCAL Framework for State and Local Governments

State and local government IT teams are under constant pressure to prove that their systems are secure. Auditors want evidence. Legislators want transparency. Agency leaders want to reduce risk ...
Morningstar

Forescout Sets a New Standard for Compliance, Introduces Automated Security Controls Assessment for Continuous Compliance

New compliance capability continuously evaluates CIS control effectiveness across all managed and unmanaged assets Forescout Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced Automated ...
Yahoo Finance

Forescout Sets a New Standard for Compliance, Introduces Automated Security Controls Assessment for Continuous Compliance

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forescout Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced Automated Security Controls Assessment, a new Forescout 4D Platform™ ...