The Agile auditing challenge Many auditors are now encountering Agile
management methodologies for the first time. In some cases, this can
cause problems for the audit process because the methodology is very
different from traditional approaches. Aside from the difficulties faced
by the auditor, an ineffective audit can have a negative effect on an
Agile project by giving a false impression of its progress. It might
even harm the final project outcome. Bridging the gap between Agile
teams and Auditors Written for auditors and Agile managers, Agile
Governance and Audit bridges the gap between traditional auditing
approaches and the requirements of Agile methodologies. It provides an
overview of Agile for auditors and other risk professionals who have not
encountered the approach before. The book also tells Agile teams what
auditors and risk professionals need, and the sort of questions they are
likely to ask. Essential reading for anyone involved in an Agile audit
Each chapter includes hints and tips for auditors, and a selection of
case studies is included to illustrate the practical issues involved in
auditing Agile projects. This makes it an ideal book for any auditor
encountering the Agile methodology, and any Agile teams preparing for a
management audit. This book will enable you to: -understand the
principles of Agile -appreciate how it might be effectively audited
-improve communication between the auditor and the Agile team. Read this
book to understand how to get the most out of Agile audits, whatever
your role. About the Author A qualified accountant, Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified ScrumMaster(TM), Chris
Wright has over 30 years' experience of providing financial and IT
advisory and risk management services. He worked for 16 years at KPMG
where he managed a number of major IS audit and risk assignments.
