Survey Reveals Internal Audit Functions Need to Embrace Data Analytics Quickly to Keep up With Businesses That Are Increasingly Data-Driven
According to findings from global consulting firm Protiviti‘s 2018 Internal Audit Capabilities and Needs Survey, the use of analytics in auditing remains in the early stages, and many audit functions are likely using analytics tools as point solutions, as opposed to part of a broader initiative to leverage analytics throughout the audit process.
The global survey polled over 1,500 Chief Audit Executives (CAE) and internal audit leaders and professionals throughout North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, India and the Middle East to determine how internal audit groups are leveraging analytics in the audit process and where…