ACCT 5440 - IT Auditing

3 hours

Addresses the skills and knowledge required of IT auditors, both internal and independent, in technology-driven accounting environments. Primary focus is on financial big data modeling, predictive analytics, and the integration of AI and machine learning into auditing and consulting practices. Includes a data analytics capstone project on actual airline data utilizing Python, Alteryx, and Tableau for financial decision-making. Additional topics covered include IT governance, cybersecurity, RPA, and blockchain applications.

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 4100 and ACCT 4400.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $15.50 (instructional), (differential tuition may vary)