OVERALL FRAMEWORK Within the book the terms Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) are both used because both are in common use to mean virtually identical functions. The book is split into eight sections, namely: Part I—IS Audit Process This part covers the introduction to the technology and auditing involved with the modern computer systems. It seeks to establish common frames of reference for all IT students by establishing a baseline of technological understanding as well as an understanding of risks, control objectives, and standards, all concepts essential to the audit function. Internal control concepts and the planning and management of the audit process in order to obtain the appropriate evidence of the achievement of the control objectives is explained as is the audit reporting process. Chapter 1 covers the basics of technology and audit. The chapter is intended to give readers an understanding of the technology in use in business as well as knowledge of the...