Beyond Audit: Auditing Remotely and Delivering Value by Robert L Mainardi serves as your comprehensive guide to navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by remote auditing in today’s business landscape. As traditional methods are reshaped, this book equips audit departments with the tools necessary for strategic success in an evolving environment. Through a detailed examination of operational effectiveness and efficiency, readers gain access to the Audit Risk Barometer (ARB), an innovative self-assessment tool that helps identify strengths and areas for improvement. The methodology outlined in the book emphasizes collaboration between auditors and business partners, ensuring clear identification of objectives and value-add opportunities.

Moreover, the text provides critical insights into identifying “true process risks,” ensuring that testing remains focused and adds genuine value. For those looking to enhance their audit teams’ capabilities, Beyond Audit offers valuable skills development ideas applicable at every level. Online resources, including video summaries and interactive tools, are available for further support in revamping your audit department.

With a focus on foundational understanding, effective collaboration, and continuous improvement, this book is an invaluable resource for audit teams of any size and shape, enabling them to thrive in the new world of remote auditing.

Read more about Beyond Audit: Auditing Remotely and Delivering Value by Robert L Mainardi, published by Wiley on March 2, 2021, with ISBN-13: 978-1119789628.