The Institute of Internal Auditors has published a new guide intended to help internal auditors who may be entrenched in manual audit methods to adopt more technology-driven data analysis.

The guide explains to internal auditors why data analysis is significant to companies and how it can provide assurance more efficiently than traditional manual methods. It addresses the challenges and risks companies likely will face when implementing data analysis technology, and it explains how to incorporate data analysis technology by deploying adequate planning and appropriate resources.