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Explain the difference between auditing around the computer, through the computer, and with the computer. Do you think it is possible to conduct a thorough audit by auditing around the computer? Is it ever efficient to audit without a computer?

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Below I have prepared a breakdown of auditing around the computer, through the computer, and with the computer so that you could quickly determine some of the differences between them. I have also included an attached document which more thouroughly explains each of your question. Good luck.

Auditing Approaches and Techniques
Absolutely critical to understand !
Auditing around the computer
Auditing through the computer
Auditing with the computer

Auditing Around the Computer
Auditors assumptions:
Transactions are known
Processes are known
Results can be determined ...

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