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What is the primary purpose of risk assessments in the context of the audit function?
To improve the quality, quantity, and accessibility of planning data
Why is it important to focus on the right audits, according to the text?
Due to the limited availability of audit resources
What does the risk assessment approach provide explicit criteria for?
Evaluating and selecting audits systematically
What does change in today's environment increase, as mentioned in the text?
The number of projects requiring an independent perspective
What is the purpose of an effective risk assessment planning process?
To be more flexible and efficient in meeting the needs of a changing organization
How can audit areas be evaluated according to the text?
Using weighted scoring mechanism
What is the purpose of identifying vulnerabilities and threat sources according to NIST?
To characterize assets and define vulnerabilities
What does NIST recommend organizations to do as part of a risk assessment process?
Having a process in place to identify or characterize assets
How are IT risks surrounding financial applications commonly identified according to the text?
Using risk analysis questionnaires
What is the cyclical nature of the auditing function according to the text?
It uses historical and current information for risk assessment
Learn about the importance of risk assessments in the audit function and how they aid in planning individual audits by improving data quality, examining potential audit projects, and allocating resources efficiently.
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