Enhancing Audit Effectiveness Through Strategic Data Analytics

Enhancing Audit Effectiveness Through Strategic Data Analytics

Ashok Panchapakesan (Symbiosis International University, India), Harishchander Anandaram (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetam, India), Lakshmi Sridevi (Chennai Institute of Technology, India), Kumar M. Sathish (Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, India), P. Dhivya (Karpagam College of Engineering, India), S. Parameswari (Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, India), K. S. Shreenidhi (Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India), and Henil Kapadia (Symbiosis International University, India)
Copyright: © 2025 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8186-1.ch009
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Abstract

The integration of advanced data analytics into internal audit processes represents a transformative approach to organizational risk management. This exploration examines data analytics methodologies within audit frameworks, addressing technological innovation, operational efficiency, and compliance. Data analytics enables internal audit departments to transition from retrospective, sample-based reviews to comprehensive, real-time risk assessment and predictive modelling. Analyzing applications across financial services, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing reveals consistent benefits. Implementation challenges include technological infrastructure requirements, skill set gaps, data quality concerns, and complex regulatory landscapes. Emerging trends like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics promise to revolutionize internal audit capabilities. Future opportunities focus on developing adaptable data analytics frameworks that can dynamically respond to evolving technological and regulatory environments.
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