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2010 Complete List of Top Initiatives
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Secure electronic collaboration with clients - Client portals |
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Electronic banking / EDI transactions |
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Security of data, code and communications / data security and document retention / security threats |
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Laptop security/encryption |
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Consolidation/organization of data (Sharepoint, etc.) / knowledge management |
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Electronic evidence and discovery |
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E-commerce |
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Cost effective data processing for the small business |
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User mobility / mobile computing / mobile devices |
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Server virtualization and consolidation |
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Backup solutions - Image-based software, and on-line storage/ replication/ disaster recovery/ business continuity |
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Connectivity - Wireless access/ high speed internet connections/ voice and data / Small business software / Office 2010 / windows 7 |
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Tax software, electronic transmittals of tax forms / modern E-file (MeF) |
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Cloud services / Software as a Solution (SaaS) - Google Docs, Hosted Exchange, Skype, NetSuite, Intacct, QB Online/ Google Chrome OS |
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Social media technology - LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. |
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Technology to support training - WebEx, video conferencing, etc. |
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Audit support software - audit engagement programs, CAAATS, continuous monitoring software, etc |
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Communications technology - Instant Messenger, Meeting Wizard, etc. |
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2010 Complete List of Survey Question
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Are we appropriately considering the IT risks associated with the organization in an initial planning of any audit or attest engagement? |
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Are we capturing the appropriate control objectives during the initial planning of any audit or attest engagement to address the IT risks associated with the organization? |
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Are we leveraging the efforts and results across the various compliance functions (example: combining SOX compliance into an integrated audit)? |
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Are we integrating our Business Intelligence (BI) process throughout our organization or is it strictly an IT or a Business Function’s individual responsibility? |
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Are we receiving the most relevant and current information from our reporting functions (business intelligence, dashboards, etc.) or are there areas for improvement? |
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Are our current internal controls and IT governance policies and procedures effective? |
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Are we considering/ implementing organizational security precautions even though we haven’t had a data breach or loss? |
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Are we ensuring that our data and technology resources are protected against hacking, viruses, or other compromises? |
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Are we vulnerable to wire fraud? Are we taking any action to protect ourselves? |
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Have we balanced the risk from eDiscovery (litigation) to the need to maintain the records for operational/ business use? |
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Have we implemented a sound/ appropriate privacy policies and procedures in place within the organization and for our customers? |
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What is the Impact of XBRL to our business? |
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What is the Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to our business? |
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Can cloud computing/ Software as a Service (SaaS) reduce our operating costs? |
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Can our data remain safe if we utilize cloud computing/ Software as a Service (SaaS) services? |
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Can we deliver on our service and product promises to our customers if we utilize cloud computing/ Software as a Service (SaaS) services? |
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Can we, as a Small/ Medium Business (SMB), dictate to our vendors the types of controls and security they should have? |
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Should we refresh our core and financial accounting software to leverage technology efficiencies every few years? |
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Are you interested in receiving resources that relate to the recent choices presented as top topics to consider for the next 12-18 months? |