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Certification Crosstalk

Date : 7/13/2010
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Learn about the ten best practices that can help build an integrated audit and governance framework using common toolsets and methodologies:

  1. Create a governance fabric through internal audit teams.
  2. Automate to manage workflow processes across the organization.
  3. Capture and present opportunities for process improvement and transformation through innovation.
  4. Create acceptance of audits as an ongoing process.
  5. Ensure program success through direct executive involvement.
  6. Use the Quality Management System (QMS) for internal controls and information security management.
  7. Cross-map between ISO9001:2000, ISO27001:2005, SAS 70 and other industry regulations.
  8. Combine all audits under one framework.
  9. Understand audit findings one-level deep.
  10. Create the culture and institutionalize the framework for improvement.